Job description
Roofer (Solar-Ready) – Dorset
Pay: £180–£350/day | Contract: Subcontractor (CIS)
📍 Location: Dorset & South West | Field-Based Role
We’re hiring experienced roofers in Dorset to join our mobile teams supporting solar panel installations and maintenance. This is a hands-on, site-based role offering regular subcontractor work under CIS contracts, ideal for roofers looking to transition into the renewable energy sector.
You’ll play a key part in preparing rooftops for solar PV systems and performing follow-up repairs and inspections on completed installations.
Your Role
As a Solar-Ready Roofer, you’ll be responsible for:
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Preparing rooftops for solar panel mounting
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Flashing, fixing and sealing around solar fixtures
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Diagnosing and repairing minor roof issues related to PV installs
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Replacing tiles and managing site-specific adjustments
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Supporting warranty inspections and remedial callouts
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Working independently or in small solar install teams
What We’re Looking For
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Proven experience in roofing, ideally with solar exposure
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Skilled in tile/slate removal and reinstatement
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Comfortable working at height and on pitched roofs
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Basic understanding of solar panel mounting systems (training available)
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CSCS card or equivalent (preferred)
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Own tools, PPE and transport
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Public liability insurance (if subcontracting under CIS)
What’s on Offer
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Excellent day rates: £180–£350/day depending on experience
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Ongoing solar support work across Dorset and the South West
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Flexible scheduling with short-duration projects
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Subcontractor agreements under CIS
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A growing pipeline of renewable energy and roofing jobs
Why Join SERT?
SERT connects skilled tradespeople with the UK’s booming solar and renewable energy sector. Our teams work on a wide range of residential and light commercial installations, offering roofers a consistent path into the growing field of green energy construction.
This role is ideal if you’re searching for:
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Roofer jobs Dorset
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Solar roofer jobs UK
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Roofing jobs with solar panel work
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CIS roofer subcontractor jobs
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Roofing work South West UK
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Renewable energy roofing roles
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Self-employed roofer vacancies
📩 Apply now to join an experienced team working across Dorset’s solar rooftops and take your roofing skills into the renewable energy future.
🤝 Diversity and Inclusion
At SERT, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those who are:
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Neurodiverse
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Ex-forces or ex-offenders
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Returning to work after a career break
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Facing barriers to employment
We work closely with partners such as Bridge of Hope Careers to ensure that inclusive hiring is not just a policy, but a practice. Our recruitment and training services are designed to create equal opportunities and a fair, supportive environment for all.
Looking For Something New? Take a Look at SERT's Training Courses.
If you’re interested in expanding your career or transitioning into a new area, SERT offers a range of specialised training courses in electrical, solar, battery, air source heat pumps, and domestic heating. Our training courses are industry-recognised qualifications that could help you explore new career paths in the energy and utilities sectors.
Speak to our team today about enrolling in a course to expand your skills and open new opportunities in growing industries.
