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Help the world go solar!

Category: Recruitment Publish date: 03/05/2023

Help the world go solar! Newquay based Naked Solar are a multi award-winning company recognised for our outstanding customer service and high-quality installations.

Using PV Sol professional PV design software, we provide accurate forecasts and as many options as required to ensure our customers can make an informed choice.

We’re approved by all the major regulators and go above and beyond many of their requirements: Tesla Certified Installer, Sunpower Premier Partner, MCS Approved, Insurance Backed Guarantee, 10 Year Workmanship Warranty.

As solar energy reaches a tipping point in the UK, we as a business are experiencing an exciting period of growth and are looking for people to join us and help shape the company. We need good people to help our customers get the best solar systems on their roofs.

By choosing to work with us, you’ll receive amazing career prospects, the best benefits under the sun and a generous full-time salary.

Free solar PV Installers course

We’ve now launched the UK’s first comprehensive Solar PV Installers course aimed at individuals who want to make a difference in one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Previous experience is great but not necessary, as we have people from all walks of life upskilling into this fantastic profession.

Note: If you’re a roofer looking to move into solar, you can fast track up our pay scales, slotting into our training programme at a level that reflects your ability.

At the Planet Maintenance Academy, you’ll learn everything there is to know about how to install solar panels – properly. We do things the right way here, which is why we’ve been voted UK’s Best Solar Panel Installer twice in the past 6 years.

At the end of the course, successful candidates will be employed as Solar Labourers (min starting salary £22k, higher if you’ve shown you already have experience). Next, you’ll progress through a 3-month training programme to build your experience, working towards becoming a qualified Level 1 Solar Installer. Continued Professional Development (CPD) and training is scheduled into your programme, and all new installers are encouraged to expand their skills by working through Levels 2-5 in the Solar Installer training programme.

Learn more, earn more

You’ll learn on the training roof and on active jobs. If you like a good day’s graft, can handle being out in all weathers, are keen to progress, and share our passion for solar energy, you have a great career ahead of you.

We want you to be the best you can be. So, as you work with us, you can expand your skills with internal and external training courses. Then, every month, you’ll get the chance to prove what you can do with our competency speed tests. The better you become, the more you’ll earn.

Solar PV Labourer £22k – £24k depending on experience.
Solar PV Roof Installer: £25k – £36k + bonus, depending on ability.

Plus, you get tte best company benefits package under the sun

  • Heavily Subsidised Solar Installation
  • Upto 38 Days’ Holiday Per Year
  • FREE Vitality Health Insurance
  • FREE Vitality Travel Insurance
  • In-house & External Training
  • Team Days & Events
  • Team Reward Trips
  • Structured & Flexible Career Progression
  • Monthly One-to-Ones
  • Pension Scheme
  • Subsidised Gym Membership
  • Free Christmas Party (including the booze)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
And you’re saving the world!

Apply today

If you’re interested in working with us, please apply via RightJob today:

Trainee Solar Panel Installer - NEWQUAY CORNWALL - £25,000 + N525524

COURSE DATES 2023

June 12th – 16th
September 11th – 15th
November 13th – 17th

For more information, or to apply, please email [email protected] and CC [email protected]