Local Operations Manager – Wind Turbine ServiceAstute's Renewables team is partnering with one of the world's largest wind turbine manufacturers to recruit a Local Operations Manager to support teams in Listowel, Co. Kerry. The role offers competitive salary plus bonus, pension scheme, and career progression opportunities.Responsibilities and dutiesOverall accountability for QHSE within the service area, ensuring full compliance with internal standards and external regulations, and acting as a visible role model for safety and quality.Full responsibility for operational performance, ensuring optimal availability and reliability of wind turbine generators across the service area.Ownership of financial and commercial performance, including budget planning, cost control, and delivery against agreed targets.Leadership of site teams, including delegation to team leads, performance management, and ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to required standards.Recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention of service employees, including identification of training needs and succession planning to build a high‑performing team.Development and implementation of effective staffing and resource plans, including inventory and stock management.Monitoring, analysing, and reporting on KPIs and operational data to drive continuous improvement, address performance gaps, and share best practice.Oversight of site operations including safety audits, facilities management, large-scale operations (e.g. major component exchanges), and improvement initiatives.Management of customer operational topics, ensuring clear, collaborative communication and strong working relationships with stakeholders and project teams.Driving efficiency, competitiveness, and business growth initiatives, including service handovers from build to operations and planning for new or relocated service points.Professional qualificationsProven leadership experience within the wind industry or a comparable technical sector.Completed apprenticeship or equivalent hands‑on experience in Mechanical or Electrical engineering preferred.Solid working knowledge of commercial and financial controls, with experience managing budgets, KPIs, and overall financial performance.Demonstrated experience managing remote, field-based teams.Strong people management skills, with the ability to oversee the full spectrum of team performance, development, and engagement.Must hold a Driving Licence.Personal skillsAble to work at heights, outside in all conditions when needed.Collaborative team player with proactive attitude.Excellent decision‑making, planning, and prioritisation capabilities.Effective with delegation and workload management.Agile and able to adapt in a fast‑paced industry.Strong customer‑focused mindset.Salary and benefitsCompetitive salary depending on experience.Up to 10% company bonus.Car Allowance.Progression opportunities with clear structure to support you in your development.33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays.Pension Scheme, Cycle Scheme, EAP Scheme.Equal Employment OpportunityAstute is not a public body or public sector organization, the company does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies 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. 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.
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