Trades covered on this page
Solar/battery, EV charging.
Typical scope of work
- Solar PV installation support, inverter faults and maintenance
- Battery storage installation and fault-finding
- Home and workplace EV charger installation
- Charger fault-finding and replacement
- Commissioning and handover paperwork
Typical sites: Homes, offices, car parks and small commercial units.
Qualifications we ask you to evidence
- 18th Edition BS 7671 qualification
- Solar PV installation training for solar work
- Battery storage training for battery work
- EV charger installation training (for example City & Guilds 2919 or equivalent)
- MCS certification only if you sign off solar installations under MCS
Course and scheme names are examples. We check certificates and registrations during review, and we only offer work that matches what you are qualified to do.
Insurance requirements
We ask every applicant for current public liability insurance. Our usual minimum is £2,000,000, and many commercial clients require £5,000,000 before work on their sites is offered. If you employ anyone, employer's liability insurance is a legal requirement.
Subcontract and self-employed work
Solar subcontract work, battery storage installer jobs and self-employed EV charger installer roles are offered depending on client demand. We do not guarantee installs.
Joining our network does not guarantee any work or income. Jobs are offered when suitable work is available in your area, and you are free to accept or decline each one. You work as a self-employed contractor responsible for your own tax, tools, registrations and insurance.
How to apply
- Open the UK Gas Plumbers engineer app at app.ukgasplumbers.com.
- Add your trades, working area, availability, qualifications and insurance documents.
- Our team reviews your application and contacts you if we have suitable work.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be on a grant scheme?
Not to apply. Some jobs may need specific approvals; we will tell you before you accept.
Do you need roofers?
No. We only offer electrical and installation work for these systems.
How do I apply?
Apply online at app.ukgasplumbers.com. You'll add your trades, working area, qualifications and insurance details, and our team reviews each application.
Is work guaranteed?
No. We offer jobs when suitable work comes in for your trade and area. There is no promised volume or income.
