Renewable Energy Labourer

The Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA) connects jobseekers with fully funded training and employment opportunities that support the UK’s transition to a greener economy. Working alongside employers across sustainability, environmental services, green construction, renewable energy and other net zero-related sectors, we help candidates access new career opportunities at no cost.

Renewable Energy Labourer

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 per year
Location: Edinburgh and Glasgow region
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Van: Company van provided

About the Role

We are looking for a Labourer to join a team working across the Edinburgh and Glasgow region on renewable energy projects.

The role involves travelling to domestic and commercial sites alongside a qualified Electrician and supporting installations involving solar PV, battery storage and heat pumps.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is reliable, adaptable and interested in developing a career within the renewable energy sector.

You will share a company van with the Electrician and travel to sites together each day.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Electricians with domestic and commercial installations

• Assist with solar PV, battery storage and heat pump projects

• Prepare materials, tools and equipment for site work

• Assist with moving and handling materials and equipment

• Support general installation and site activities

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

• Travel to different sites across the Edinburgh and Glasgow region

• Work effectively alongside Electricians and other members of the installation team

• Follow site health and safety procedures

• Be adaptable to different projects and working environments

Requirements

• Previous labouring, construction or installation experience is desirable

• Experience working on construction or engineering sites would be beneficial

• Must be practical, reliable and willing to learn

• Comfortable working outdoors and travelling to different sites

• Able to work effectively as part of a team

• An interest in renewable energy and developing technical skills

• Full UK driving licence preferred

• Must have a valid CSCS card

   

Recruitment Process

The successful candidate will go through:

1. Initial telephone interview

2. Face-to-face interview

3. Relevant qualification and certification checks where applicable

4. Drug and alcohol test

5. DBS check

If you are looking for a hands-on role in the renewable energy sector and want to develop your experience working alongside qualified Electricians,