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M&E Contrax is a mechanical and electrical contractor based in Devon, delivering a broad range of services for homes, businesses, and industrial clients across the South West and beyond. Founded over 18 years ago by Kevin Moore and Paul Merriam, the business has grown from its roots in commercial M&E contracting into one of the region’s most established renewable energy installers, covering solar panels, battery storage, heat pumps, air conditioning, and EV charging alongside its full commercial services offer.
We hold NICEIC accreditation, meaning every project is completed to the strict standards set by the industry’s leading certification body, with all work certified on completion. For renewable energy installations, we are MCS-accredited, the certification required for customers to access the Smart Export Guarantee and government grant schemes, including the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Positions Currently Available
Job Type: Full-Time, Employed
Salary: £38,000 – £44,000 – based on experience
Location: Ashburton & Surrounding areas
The role
You will be responsible for the installation of premium air conditioning systems, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard with excellent attention to detail. Our projects include:
- Multi-split systems
- Air-to-air systems
Requirements
- F-Gas Qualification
- NVQ Level 2 in Air Conditioning
- Proven experience in air conditioning installation
- High standards of workmanship and professionalism
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong customer communication skills
- Experience in system design and specification is desirable
What we offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- Company vehicle
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
If you take pride in delivering quality installations and want to be part of a professional and supportive company, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-Time, Employed
Location: Ashburton / South West
The role
M&E Contrax is looking for experienced Air Conditioning Subcontractors to support our growing workload across the South West, with occasional projects further afield. We specialise in high-quality commercial and domestic air conditioning installations, including:
- Multi-split systems
- Air-to-air systems
Requirements
- Valid F-Gas Qualification
- NVQ Level 2 in Air Conditioning
- Proven installation experience
- Own tools and transport preferred
- Ability to work independently and maintain high standards
- Professional and customer-focused approach
- Experience with system design and specification advantageous
What we offer
- Consistent ongoing work
- Competitive rates of pay
- Opportunity to work with a professional and growing company
- Varied commercial and domestic projects
If you are a reliable and skilled installer who takes pride in delivering quality workmanship, we would like to hear from you.
Job Type: Self-Employed / Subcontractor
Work Availability: Long-term, ongoing work
Pay: Competitive rates – based on experience and output
Location: South West England (primarily Devon & surrounding areas)
The role
You’ll support our domestic solar installations by completing the roof works to a high standard, working closely with our electricians and surveyors on site.
Key responsibilities
- Install roof mounted solar PV systems on domestic properties
- Fit mounting rails and roof fixings in line with installation plans
- Carry out tile removal, cutting, flashing and replacement as required
- Ensure weather tightness and a clean, professional finish
- Work safely at height and maintain a tidy site for customers
- Coordinate with the electrical team for cable routes, penetrations and handover
- Flag any roof issues or layout challenges early and help find practical solutions
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Proven experience working on pitched roofs
- Solar PV roof mounting experience
- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- Reliable, professional approach, great communication on site
- Own transport and tools (vehicle suitable for rails and solar kit)
- Able to travel across Devon and Cornwall
- Confident working to method statements, risk assessments and site safety standards
Desirable
- Flat roof experience
- Experience with roof types common to the South West, slate, clay tile, concrete tile
- ECS, CSCS or relevant health and safety certifications
- Basic understanding of solar layout plans and cable routing considerations
What we offer
- Regular, well organised domestic and commercial installation jobs
- Competitive day rates and prompt payment
- Mounting systems, layouts, and job details provided in advance
- A long term working relationship with a trusted local renewables provider
- Support from a friendly, growing team, surveyors, office support and electricians
Job Type: Self-Employed / Subcontractor
Work Availability: Long-term, ongoing work
Pay: Competitive rates – based on experience and output
Location: South West England (primarily Devon & surrounding areas)
The role
You’ll support our domestic solar installations by completing the roof works to a high standard, working closely with our electricians and surveyors on site.
Key responsibilities
- Install roof mounted solar PV systems on domestic properties
- Fit mounting rails and roof fixings in line with installation plans
- Carry out tile removal, cutting, flashing and replacement as required
- Ensure weather tightness and a clean, professional finish
- Work safely at height and maintain a tidy site for customers
- Coordinate with the electrical team for cable routes, penetrations and handover
- Flag any roof issues or layout challenges early and help find practical solutions
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Proven experience working on pitched roofs
- Solar PV roof mounting experience
- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- Reliable, professional approach, great communication on site
- Own transport and tools (vehicle suitable for rails and solar kit)
- Able to travel across Devon and Cornwall
- Confident working to method statements, risk assessments and site safety standards
Desirable
- Flat roof experience
- Experience with roof types common to the South West, slate, clay tile, concrete tile
- ECS, CSCS or relevant health and safety certifications
- Basic understanding of solar layout plans and cable routing considerations
What we offer
- Regular, well organised domestic and commercial installation jobs
- Competitive day rates and prompt payment
- Mounting systems, layouts, and job details provided in advance
- A long term working relationship with a trusted local renewables provider
- Support from a friendly, growing team, surveyors, office support and electricians
Who do we work with?
Our Clients
We have worked with businesses of all sizes across Devon and the South West, from small local operations to national businesses with multiple sites. Long-standing relationships are something we are proud of, many of our commercial clients have been with us for years, and we take that as a more meaningful measure of our work than anything else.
