Roofer/Carpenter - (Solar PV Installer)

We have an exciting opportunity for a fully qualified Roofer/Carpenter to join our East Coast solar installation team. In this role, you will be managing and carrying out solar PV installations, mostly in domestic settings.

You will be part of a growing team and will play a key role in each installation project. Through our generous bonus structure, you will have a direct stake in the success of our company and know your contributions are valued and recognised. You can view the equipment we use and the quality of our workmanship here.

Your Responsibilities

• Install solar PV systems, consisting of panels and mounting systems in domestic, commercial and agricultural settings
• Plan work on-site in line with the planning, drawings & project requirements.
• Liaise with electrical team to schedule times of installation
• Capture and record all the necessary imagery/ documentation and submit to the administration team for grant processing
• Adhere to the SEAI Domestic Solar photovoltaic code of practice for installers
• Deliver excellence to our customers by communicating with end customers through all stages of installation.
• Communicate with the team and admin on projects

Qualifications

The main requirement is that you must be fully qualified with a National Craft Certificate. For more information on requirements and nice-to-haves, keep reading below.

Essential skills / attributes

• At least 5 years of Carpentry and / or Roofing experience.
• An ability to work with slates/tiles.
• Ability to lay out / measure and follow procedure.
• Ability to work at heights and in all safe weather conditions.
• An excellent knowledge of health & safety guidelines.
• Must have a full clean Irish driving licence.
• Safe Pass (required)
• Excellent time management skills

Desirable skills / attributes

• Experience with solar PV is highly desirable but not essential
• Experience talking to customers in domestic installation/construction settings
• Experience leading or contributing to informal team briefings
• Manual Handling Certificate (preferred)

Does it matter if I have no experience in Solar?

Not necessarily. Solar experience is a big advantage, but you already have the roofing/carpentry expertise. If you're motivated to learn, we can provide all the training you will need to transfer your knowledge and skills to solar PV Installations.

How does a solar installation work?

Initial enquiry

When a customer contacts us, we do an initial quote with details of the size of the system. We use our specialised software to look up the property on Google Maps and then design the most appropriate system to suit their circumstances and needs. We take into account the direction the property is facing, the pitch and type of roof, the client's current annual consumption, and the times they are most likely to consume the most.

Site survey

Once the initial system design is approved, our head engineer then visits the site to conduct a complete survey of the property. He inspects, measures and ensures everything on the original quote will work and notes any modifications needed. This is to ensure that when you turn up, you have everything you need to complete the job and there are no surprises.

Final design

Once this is complete, a final system design is drawn up and distributed to the team, including you, with full details of exactly what is required.

Scheduling

Once we confirm the delivery of materials and equipment to the site, we agree an installation date with the client.

Panel installation

Then you, as the Dublin team roofer, will complete the first part of the project by installing the solar panels on the roof.

Electrical work

Once that is complete, the electricians will complete the electrical part of the project and bring the system into commission.

Working for PureVolt Solar - Is this job right for you?

We're a small and friendly team who have each other's backs. We're proud of our workplace culture, and we're looking for people who can help us to build it further. Before we add anyone to our team, we always want to be sure that they share our mindset when it comes to efficiency, hard work and doing what's right for the customer.

Who you're working with

Our office team is a mix of solar specialists on the one hand, and marketing / tech nerds on the other. Our installers are the best in the business - we only work with people who meet our high standards. The marketing guys are the reason we usually have more enquiries than we can install. The tech nerds are the reason our installers never show up to a job with the wrong parts.

As well as being the solar installer, you will also be the face of PureVolt while you are at the customer's house. Whenever we get a five-star review, it will be in large part because you maintained PureVolt's standards of tidiness, workmanship and good communication. This is what we're about.

We believe in solar

Our people really care about what we do here. We want to help Ireland go green, and we want to help people to make the right decisions for themselves when it comes to reducing their energy bills. If you believe in solar and you care about how it benefits both the customer and the environment, we would really love to speak with you.

We're giving away all of our profits to good causes

PureVolt was founded to make a difference, not to make a profit. That's why we're giving away all of our profits to good causes in Ireland - in the form of free solar panels. More solar panels on rooftops means less carbon emissions (this is why we exist). And if the people and organisations under those roofs are doing good for their community, well that's even better! If you know a charity who would benefit from free clean energy, please tell them about our free solar for good causes scheme.

Would you like to learn more about what it is like to work for PureVolt Solar?

If you think you might be interested in applying for this role, but would like to know what it is like to work for us, then please let us know. We will set things up for you to speak with one of our current employees and you can ask them anything you want, in complete confidentiality.

Hours and Location

Location: Dublin area. There will be some travel to sites elsewhere but you will be joining a team which is focused on Dublin and East Coast installations.

Full-time role. Monday to Friday (Flexitime) - 39 hours

Have any questions?

That is a good thing! We want to make sure you have every opportunity to assess us. Yes, we want you to be the right person for the role, but we also want to make sure you are happy that this is the right role and company for you. Please, if you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to get in touch. We would be only too happy to help.

Just email us at [email protected] with your questions, and we will get right back to you.

How to apply

To apply, please email us a cover letter and your CV to [email protected]