Solar Panel Installer
4AI CAN DO4%moving to49%
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STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM CONSTRUCTION & TRADES →
Solar Panel Installer
Solar panel installers fit panels on roofs and buildings so homes and businesses can use energy from the sun. It's hands-on work that helps the UK shift away from fossil fuels.
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Solar Panel InstallerIn this entry-level role, you will assist experienced installers with the installation process, learning the ropes and gaining hands-on experience in the field.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Solar Panel InstallerAs a mid-level installer, you will take on more responsibility, leading installation projects and training junior staff while ensuring high-quality work and customer satisfaction.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Solar Panel InstallerIn this senior role, you will oversee large-scale installations, manage teams, and liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.£50,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.