Solar Panel Installer

Fit residential and commercial solar PV systems and battery storage to UK rooftops.

This UK solar panel installer career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.

Quick facts

Starting salary
£28,000 - £33,000
Mid-career salary
£35,000 - £45,000
Senior salary
£50,000 - £65,000
Work environment
Rooftops / domestic & commercial
Time to entry
6 - 18 months (MCS-registered training)
Degree required
Not required
Category
Green Energy and Sustainability

What a Solar Panel Installer does

Fit residential and commercial solar PV systems and battery storage to UK rooftops.

How to become a Solar Panel Installer

  1. Look up Solar Panel Installer roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
  2. Talk to someone already working as a Solar Panel Installer - even a 15-minute call helps
  3. Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
  4. Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
  5. Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month

Key skills

  • Working at height
  • Electrical basics
  • MCS standards
  • Customer service