Senior Operations Manager - Solar

 

Main characteristics

Location

Chesham, Buckinghamshire

Company

Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd

Salary

£65000 - £80000/annum private healthcare, bonus & more

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Engineering

Job summary

Senior Operations Manager - Solar
Chesham, Buckinghamshire
Salary up to £80,000

About the role:

Astute's Renewables team is retained by a progressive renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Solar Operations Manager for its newly acquired solar business.

The strategically important Solar Operations Manager role comes with a salary up to £80,000, pension, private healthcare and more.

If you manage the day-to-day operations of a solar business and are looking to work for an organisation that is planning to grow and evolve within the world of renewable energy, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties:

Reporting to the CEO you will:
Plan, implement and supervise the day-to-day operation of the business
Manage direct reports and ensure that they are delivering on objectives and in-turn are managing their own teams effectively (total of 20 people in the business)
Recruit, develop and motivate team, including flexible contractor resource
Working with senior management and the group's Health & Safety Manager, ensure that health & safety is well managed across the business
Be a member of, and provide regular operational reports to, the Executive Board raising issues that need senior management attention and resolution
Support sales team with winning new business, specifications and pricing to secure new business and maximise conversions whilst maintaining profitability
Ensure that customer experience is first class from initial enquiry to handover of completed works
Support scheduling and installation teams to deliver projects on time and with minimum disruption to customers whilst maximising efficiency of the installation teams
Support the operations team in negotiations with suppliers about products, service and pricing
Ensure inventory is well managed to keep working capital under control whilst enabling install works to proceed efficiently
Regularly review and monitor processes and procedures to improve efficiency and productivity
Keep abreast of product and industry innovation to ensure that the business offers the most appropriate solutions to clients
Liaise with Head Office teams on matters such as finance and HR
Other duties as required

Professional qualifications:
We are looking for someone with the following:
Demonstrable experience in Solar - Essential
Electrical background - Desirable
Previous experience of running an operational team - Essential

Personal skills:
The Solar Operations Manager role would suit someone who is:
Passionate about solar and renewable energy
Organised and capable of dealing with multiple projects simultaneously
An excellent communicator, both to senior management and delegates
Innovative and forward thinking, this role will require you to provide solutions and troubleshoot potential issues, as well as strategize for the future of the business.

Salary and benefits of the Solar Operations Manager role:
Salary between £65,000 £80,000
Private Healthcare
Annual Bonus
25 days holiday plus BH

How to apply?


INDREN

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK and Europe. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

Benefits: private healthcare, bonus & more