Job description
Roofer (Solar-Ready) – Sussex
Pay: £180–£350/day | Contract Type: Subcontractor (CIS)
📍 Location: Sussex & South East England | On-site Role
Looking for roofer jobs in Sussex with great pay, regular work, and opportunities in the fast-growing solar energy sector? Join our expanding mobile teams supporting solar panel installation projects across the South East.
We’re hiring skilled, reliable roofers to prepare rooftops for solar PV systems and carry out roof inspections and repairs on existing installations. This is an excellent opportunity for subcontractor roofers looking to move into renewable energy with consistent CIS-based work.
Your Role
As a Solar-Ready Roofer, your duties will include:
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Preparing roofs for solar panel installation (mounting, flashing and sealing)
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Conducting roof surveys, leak detection and minor repairs
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Replacing cracked or missing roof tiles and making surfaces solar-ready
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Diagnosing and resolving roof-related warranty issues
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Maintaining safety and quality standards across all sites
What You’ll Need
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
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Experience in domestic or commercial roofing
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Strong awareness of roof safety procedures
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally
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Your own tools, PPE and public liability insurance
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Knowledge of solar panel roof preparation (preferred but not essential)
What We Offer
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Excellent subcontractor rates: £180–£350/day, depending on scope and experience
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Flexible CIS contract with regular work across Sussex and nearby counties
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Opportunity to gain experience in the solar and renewable energy industry
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Long-term projects and ongoing support from a trusted recruitment partner
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Be part of the UK’s transition to clean, sustainable energy
Work with SERT – Renewable Energy & Roofing Jobs UK
SERT is a specialist recruitment company supplying skilled workers to the renewable energy, construction, and technical trades sectors. As the demand for solar-ready roofing continues to grow, we’re helping subcontractors secure roofing jobs with solar panel installation across the UK.
