Do you share our passion of renewable energy for a greener and sustainable future?
We are currently looking to recruit a Local Operations Manager on a Permanent basis to join the team covering the Central West Region based from our Loanhead Service Point.
How can you make a difference?
Working as part of the UK/IE Region service team the Local Operations Manager is responsible for managing a team of service technicians to ensure completion of their allocated service activities within the specified timeframes and according to required standards.
Local Operations Manager's focus on the fieldwork and spend at least two days per week with their service teams at different service points.
What will you be doing?
Key responsibilities for this role include: Managing our site teams to ensure that they carry out their work effectively, safely and to the required standard as well as reviewing performance Recruiting and developing Service Technicians including identifying of training needs in order to maintain a high-performing team Developing staffing plans for the area Responsibility for HSE in their respective service area, implementing internal and external regulations as required to ensure HSE compliance Responsibility for operational performance of thing respective service area by ensuring availability of Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) Using Operational data to monitor teams, individuals' and farm performance, taking action as appropriate to share successes, address shortfalls and make improvements Ensuring that quality standards are met at all times Responsibility for cost control and stock levels Ensuring a smooth handover from Project Management to Service Supporting business planning for new service points in case of growth in the area or needed relocation due to business development Overseeing site safety auditing and reporting Managing site facilities Managing of large operations (such as gearbox exchange) and improvement initiatives Managing customer operational topics and ensuring proper communication Checking employees time tracking regularly to ensure compliance with Working Time Regulations and submit correct data for payroll purposes What are we looking for?
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a leadership role within the wind industry or a similar sector and have strong experience of managing remote based field teams.
You will hold a degree level or equivalent qualification in Mechanical and or Electrical Engineering and have proven experience of dealing with complex businesses and have exceptional negotiation skills.
Other attributes and skills required by the successful candidate include: Ability to deal with stressful situations and able to make important decisions Conflict management Strong planning and prioritisation skills Systematic working approach and problem-solving behavior Willing to travel on a regular basis, including nights away from home Teamwork & collaboration Strong focus on the needs of the customer Computer literate with the ability to use MC Office, in house databases and workload management systems (SAP) This role will require travel on a regular basis, including nights away from home and the successful candidate must hold a full UK / EU Driving Licence.
What we can offer you?
Time Off 33 days including bank holidays.
After two years continual service you will be entitled to an additional day's holiday per annum (Maximum 5 days).
Plus an extra day off for your birthday Health & Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme (offering therapy sessions), Bike2Work Scheme, Paid Eye tests & contribution towards Glasses, Company Sick pay scheme.
Private Healthcare available via salary sacrifice Volunteering 2 paid working days per calendar year to carry out volunteering activities in your local community.
Family friendly ? ? Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave.
Compassionate Leave, and Life Insurance.
Memberships Nordex will reimburse the cost of one annual professional subscription fee to one professional institution relevant to your work.
Celebrate Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15 + years Service Flexible flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements available.
Recruitment Process The closing date for this role is Tuesday 10th December 2024, however, please be aware that this role could close early if we receive an overwhelming response.
The first stage of the recruitment process requires you to submit your CV via the Apply Now button.
The recruitment team will then review your application and be in touch to confirm if you have been successful in reaching the next stage of the process.
Interviews for this role are due to take place from 16th December 2024 We appreciate all the applications we receive and will be in touch with you as soon as we can, so please watch out for our emails or phone calls (which maybe from a withheld number) Nordex Values, Diversity & Inclusion Here at Nordex we interact with a variety of people and cultures.
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