Experienced Solar Roof Installer / Trade Assistant

Evo Solar is looking for an experienced Trade Assistant / Solar Roof Installer to join our installation team.

This is a hands-on rooftop role working alongside our accredited electricians on residential solar and battery installations throughout Geelong, the Surf Coast and Melbourne.

We are specifically looking for someone with strong building, construction and roofing experience who understands how homes are constructed, is confident working safely at heights, and can take responsibility for the physical rooftop component of our solar installations.

This is not an entry-level trade assistant position.

Experience, maturity, attention to detail and the ability to work independently are extremely important to us.

The successful applicant will work closely with our electricians but will take a leading role in the setup and installation of:

• Safety rail and edge protection

• Solar panel mounting systems

• Rooftop racking

• Solar panels

• Roof penetrations and mounting points

• Array set-out and measurements

Our qualified electricians will complete the electrical components of the installation, while you will be responsible for making sure the rooftop installation is accurately measured, correctly set out, securely mounted and ready for electrical works.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Attending residential solar installation sites with the Evo Solar installation team

• Assessing roof layouts and installation areas

• Measuring and setting out solar panel arrays from approved designs

• Identifying rafters, battens, trusses and suitable structural fixing locations

• Installing roof hooks, feet and other mounting hardware

• Installing and levelling solar racking systems

• Installing solar panels onto completed racking

• Installing and removing temporary safety rail and edge-protection systems

• Ensuring all safety equipment is correctly positioned and securely installed

• Working on tile, Colorbond and other common residential roofing systems

• Removing and replacing roof tiles where required

• Completing penetrations and weatherproofing appropriately

• Understanding how mounting systems interact with the existing roof structure

• Following manufacturer installation instructions and fixing requirements

• Ensuring solar arrays are straight, accurately positioned and professionally finished

• Preparing the rooftop installation ready for wiring and completion by our qualified electricians

• Assisting electricians and other team members where required

• Loading, unloading and organising panels, racking, safety equipment and installation materials

• Maintaining tools, equipment and vehicles

• Keeping installation sites safe, organised and clean

• Identifying roof defects or construction issues before commencing work

• Communicating clearly with the site supervisor and electricians throughout each installation

Experience is the most important part of this role.

You should already be comfortable working around residential construction and understand how buildings and roof structures are put together.

You may currently be working, or have previously worked, as a:

• Trade assistant

• Roofer

• Roof plumber

• Carpenter

• Builder’s labourer

• Solar panel installer

• Solar trade assistant

• Racking installer

• Scaffolder / edge-protection installer

• Construction worker with extensive roof experience

You do not need to be an electrician.

However, you must have enough construction knowledge and practical experience to understand what you are fixing into, why you're fixing into it, and how to complete rooftop work correctly.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong previous building, construction, roofing or solar installation experience

• Is highly experienced and confident working on residential roofs

• Understands basic residential construction methods

• Can identify rafters, trusses, battens and structural fixing points

• Is comfortable measuring and accurately setting out work

• Is physically capable of regular rooftop work

• Has a strong understanding of workplace safety

• Is mature, reliable and able to take responsibility for their work

• Has excellent attention to detail

• Takes pride in neat, professional installations

• Can work effectively as part of a team

• Can follow plans, designs and manufacturer installation instructions

• Has a current Victorian driver's licence

• Can reliably travel to our job sites

The following would be a major advantage:

• Working Safely at Heights training

• Current Working at Heights qualification

• Solar panel installation experience

• Solar racking installation experience

• Safety rail / edge-protection installation experience

• Roofing experience

• Carpentry experience

• Roof plumbing experience

• Construction White Card

• EWP or other relevant construction tickets

• Experience with tile and metal roofs

• Experience supervising or leading other trade assistants / roof installers

Although you'll be working alongside our accredited electricians, we want someone who can take ownership of the rooftop installation process.

You should be capable of looking at the approved solar design, assessing the roof and then confidently managing:

Measure → Set out → Safety rail → Feet → Racking → Panels → Finish

You will need to make sure the work is completed accurately and in accordance with:

• Manufacturer requirements

• Relevant installation standards

• Evo Solar installation procedures

• Workplace safety requirements

• Approved system designs

We don't want someone who needs to be constantly told what to do.

We're looking for someone experienced enough to see what needs doing, communicate with the team and get the job completed properly.

Evo Solar is a locally owned solar, battery and electrical company based in Geelong and servicing Geelong, the Surf Coast, Melbourne and surrounding areas.

We focus heavily on quality workmanship and long-term customer support rather than high-volume, low-cost solar.

Our business has:

• More than 15 years of solar, battery and electrical experience

• Over 3,000 systems installed across Victoria

• SAA-accredited solar and battery installers

• Licensed and experienced electricians

• A strong local reputation and more than 200 five-star Google reviews

• High-quality equipment from established manufacturers

• A 25-year workmanship warranty

• A strong emphasis on safety, workmanship and doing the job properly

We want people in our team who take the same amount of pride in an installation that we do.

• Full-time ongoing employment

• Consistent work

• Variety of residential solar and battery installations

• Work throughout Geelong, Surf Coast and Melbourne

• Modern solar and battery projects

• Quality equipment and installation systems

• Experienced electricians and installation team

• Opportunity to take ownership of the rooftop installation side of our projects

• Long-term opportunity within a growing local business

• A workplace where experience and practical ability are genuinely valued

Remuneration will be negotiated based on experience, skills and ability.

Please do not apply through SEEK.

We deliberately ask applicants to follow the process below.

If you're interested in the position, text Cameron on 0411 375 ***.

Your text must include:

• Your full name

• Your current or most recent role

• A brief outline of your building, roofing, construction or solar experience

• Any solar panel or racking installation experience

• Any safety rail / edge-protection experience

• Whether you hold Working at Heights training

• Why you think you would be a good fit for this role

Applications submitted only through SEEK will not be considered.