Solar Installers

A Solar Installer installs solar energy systems for homes or larger buildings. Mounts frames and solar panels on the roof; may install and connect electrical wiring and power storage batteries.

About this Career

Average Salary

£37,292

New workers start at around £25,547. Normal pay is £37,292 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £56,729

Annual Openings

6

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Carries out minor maintenance tasks and prescribed tests and reports any faults.
  • Records instrument readings periodically and shuts down turbine/generator or boiler as demand decreases.
  • Adjusts controls to maintain correct running speed of turbine or generator and monitors temperature and pressure controls on boilers.
  • Operates remote control panel to load fuel and remove discharged fuel elements from nuclear reactors.
  • Opens valves and operates controls to regulate the flow of fuel to boiler or generating equipment.
  • Determines job requirements from switchboard attendant or operating instructions.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Critical Thinking 68%
Active Learning 67%
Monitoring 66%
Reading Comprehension 66%
Active Listening 65%
Learning Strategies 63%
Writing 60%
Speaking 60%
Mathematics 58%
Science 51%