Roofer - Midlands

Octopus Energy Group
Walsall, United Kingdom
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced tradespeople working in renewable energy installations, with a focus on hands-on technical work and a collaborative team environment in the UK.

Best fit for

  • Experienced tradespeople with a background in roofing and solar PV installation
    — “We’re on the lookout for an experienced Roofer/Roofers mate”
  • Candidates who value company culture and inclusive workplace practices
    — “Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker.”
  • Individuals who thrive in a physically demanding, on-site role with a focus on customer service
    — “giving them the tools to fight climate change, whilst providing them with the highest level of customer service”

Things to consider

  • The role involves working at height and handling heavy materials regularly
    — “Experience working at height”
  • Candidates must be physically capable of lifting and moving materials
    — “the movement & lifting of materials”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with slate and tile pitched roofs and safety practices
    — “Experience working on slate/tile pitched roofs”
  • Emphasize your ability to assist in Solar PV installations and collaborate effectively
    — “assisting the Electrician in Solar installation”
  • Showcase your adaptability and willingness to learn from training and mentoring programs
    — “Salary uplift upon completion of training & mentoring”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • successful solar panel installation
  • customer satisfaction
  • safety compliance
Typical background
proven experience as a rooferknowledge of roofing materials

Skills & requirements

Required

RoofingSolar Panel InstallationCable RunningWaste RemovalSafety Practices

Preferred

Electrician Knowledge

Stack & domain

RoofingSolar Panel InstallationElectrician AssistanceMaterial HandlingCable RunningGrindingWaste RemovalSafety PracticesTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingAdaptabilityAttention To DetailCustomer ServiceTime ManagementConstruction

About the role

Original posting from Octopus Energy Group via Lever

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.

At Octopus Energy Services, we are executing a phenomenal growth plan using smart technology hardware to supply smart metres, low carbon technology such as solar panels, heat pumps, EV charging and other insulation to UK homes. We are building a UK-wide team to help install our SolarPV across the nation, inspire and assist our customers, giving them the tools to fight climate change, whilst providing them with the highest level of customer service of which they deserve!

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Roofer/Roofers mate to join our ever-growing Solar PV installation team across the UK!

What you'll do:

  • Work includes but is not limited to; the movement & lifting of materials, running cables/conduit, grinding tiles, waste removal and assisting the Electrician in Solar installation.

What you'll need::

  • Proven experience as a Roofers labourer/Roofers mate
  • Experience working on slate/tile pitched roofs
  • Knowledge of roofing materials, techniques & safety practices
  • Experience working at height

What we offer:

  • £30,000 basic salary & overtime available (+ London weighting if living within M25)
  • Salary uplift upon completion of training & mentoring
  • £2,500 annual bonus based on KPIs
  • Company vehicle
  • £25 weekly lunch allowance
  • Share options in Octopus Energy Group

Other perks:

  • Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! https://www.b.co.uk/companies/octopus-energy, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We’ve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership
  • Visit our UK perks hub - https://octopus.energy/octopus-employee-benefits/

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

Source: Octopus Energy Group careers (Lever)

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