Job Title: Subcontract Solar Roofer
Location: Reading and surrounding areas
Contract Type: Subcontract / Self-Employed
Rate: £200–£250 per day, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Valoris Group are currently looking for an experienced Subcontract Solar Roofer to support ongoing solar PV installation projects across Reading and the surrounding areas.
This role would suit a reliable roofer with strong solar PV experience who is confident working on domestic and commercial rooftops. You will be responsible for supporting the roof installation side of solar PV projects, ensuring panels, rails and mounting systems are installed safely, accurately and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Installing solar PV panels, rails and mounting systems
- Working safely on domestic and commercial rooftops
- Setting out arrays in line with design drawings and site requirements
- Supporting roof preparation, fixing, mounting and panel placement
- Ensuring all roof works are completed securely and weather-tight
- Working closely with electricians and wider installation teams
- Maintaining high standards of health and safety on site
- Using ladders, scaffolding and roof access equipment safely
- Keeping work areas tidy and representing the client professionally
Requirements
- Previous solar PV roofing experience essential
- Strong roofing background
- Comfortable working at height
- CSCS card preferred
- Working at Height qualification desirable
- Manual handling desirable
- Own tools and transport preferred
- Reliable, professional and able to work to deadlines
- Good understanding of domestic and commercial roof types
Ideal Experience
- Solar PV panel installation
- Rail and mounting system installation
- Pitched roof works
- Domestic and light commercial rooftops
- Tile, slate and roof hook installation
- Working alongside solar electricians and installation teams
What's on Offer
- £200–£250 per day, depending on experience
- Ongoing subcontract work
- Projects across Reading and surrounding areas
- Opportunity to work with a growing renewable energy business
- Consistent pipeline of solar PV installations
- Flexible subcontract arrangement