Operations Manager

  • Gordon Yates Recruitment Consultancy
  • Chelmsley Wood, Warwickshire
  • Mar 10, 2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

TITLE
Operations Manager

INTRODUCTION
Our client, an innovative leader in the UK energy efficiency and retrofit sector, now requires a solar PV specialist to lead a growing division of their business.

LOCATION
Midlands (ideal locations include Birmingham, Worcester, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Northampton, Cambridge, Peterborough, or close)

THE JOB ROLE
The Operations Manager role is a multi-faceted position taking ultimately responsibility for the success and growth of our client s solar PV division.
  • Growing and leading contract teams to deliver solar PV retrofit projects.
  • Implementing positive change across operational processes.
  • Working in close partnership with both public / private sector bodies and tier 1 contractors to meet project and SLA expectations.
  • Taking responsibility for meeting industry quality standards and regulatory requirements (including MCS accreditation - act as a Nominated Technical Person).
  • Driving best practice through team coaching and development.
THE PERSON NEEDED
For the Operations Manager (solar PV) role, our client is looking for prior experience in all these key areas:
  • A strong current understanding of the solar PV market in the UK
  • Experience managing large-scale retrofit operations, along with structured team leadership.
  • A clear understanding of MCS standards and audit requirements (i.e. able to act as a Nominated Technical Person).
  • Good technical knowledge of solar products, system design and performance.
  • Prior hands-on experience of installing solar PV solutions.
THE REWARDS
£80-85K Basic +Bonus
Expenses electric vehicle, pension, healthcare, package

IF YOU MEET THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE PLEASE APPLY NOW!
If you have the relevant experience listed in the person needed section, please send your CV ASAP our client is looking to interview ASAP.

Key terms:
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