Solar Panel Installation Assistant

Location: Evora, Portugal

Salary: €1,050-€1,400/month

Job type: Full-time

Experience: Entry

Openings: 22

Contract duration: 1 year

About this role

A solar developer building utility scale parks in the Evora area of the Alentejo, Portugal's sunniest region, is recruiting 22 installation assistants on a one year renewable contract. You transport and position solar modules and mounting frames, assist with fixing panels to structures, route and secure cabling under supervision, and follow site and electrical safety rules.

What the work is like
Solar field work is physical and outdoor across a 40 hour week, with early starts to beat the afternoon heat. It suits fit workers who follow safety procedures every time. Pay is €1,050-€1,400/month gross, with accommodation, meals, PPE and transport to site provided.

Joining through CHI Recruiting
No solar experience is required, the crew trains you on install and safety. A2 English is enough to start. Portugal issues a national residence visa for subordinate work (D1) followed by a residence permit. Processing usually runs 8 to 12 weeks once your documents are complete. CHI Recruiting is a paid recruitment service and the fee is set out in full before you commit, with no promise of a guaranteed job. We prepare your documents, confirm the employer match, and file the visa and permit.

Requirements

• Valid passport with at least 18 months validity at time of application
• Eligibility to obtain a Portuguese work visa and residence permit (processing 8 to 12 weeks)
• Physically fit and reliable, willing to learn the role during paid on-the-job training
• Basic English at A2 level, with on-site Portuguese classes to build on it
• Willing to live in employer-arranged shared accommodation near the workplace
• Comfortable with physical outdoor or workshop conditions and full PPE for the shift

Skills

• Transport and position solar modules and frames
• Assist with mounting structures and panel fixing
• Route and secure cabling under supervision
• Follow site and electrical safety rules
• Keep the field site tidy and organised

Benefits & Perks

• accommodation
• meals
• PPE
• transport
• Accommodation provided
• Work visa support

Language requirements

Basic English (A2), on-site Portuguese classes available

FAQ

What does the work permit and visa process look like for Portugal?

Portugal grants a D1 residence visa for subordinate work, then a residence permit. Processing typically takes 8 to 12 weeks once your passport, qualifications and clearances are ready. CHI Recruiting handles the employer-side filing; you pay the government fees (medical, consular, document chain), which are explained transparently before you start.

What is the pay and what is included for this Solar Panel Installation Assistant?

The wage is €1,050-€1,400/month gross, on a undefined renewable contract with 22 openings. The package includes accommodation, meals, PPE, transport. Portuguese pay is issued 14 times a year, with holiday and Christmas months paid on top.

Do I need previous experience to apply?

No. This is an entry-level role in Evora, and full training is given on the job. You can start with basic A2 English, and Portuguese classes are available on-site.

What are the working hours and shifts?

Monday to Friday, early starts around 07:00 to 16:00, 40 hours a week, outdoor field work.

Is accommodation provided in Evora?

Yes. The employer provides shared accommodation and meals on shift, arranged before you arrive in Evora, so you have a place to stay from day one.

Do I need to speak Portuguese?

Not to start. The floor runs on simple English and clear instructions, and the employer offers on-site Portuguese classes so you can build the language while you work, which helps day to day life in Evora.

To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/ae8caa74-2913-4e20-a07a-0d160511ebf3