Area Supervisor

Job Description

Do you have experience working with in Area Management? Are you looking to make a difference? Then this could the opportunity for you!

You would be leading our front line operations team, working on some of the most high profile onshore wind farms within the UK/IE renewables industry.
You will work with multiple departments across Vestas globally and support our colleagues and customers in making Vestas operations teams perform at the highest level. This role is vital in cultivating the environment covering England and Wales by offering leadership, support and direction to the local team leaders and technicians that form your wider team.
You will report directly to the Area Manager of Great Britain working closely with the customer service team and internal planning functions to achieve your objectives and KPIs.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead the supervision, coaching, and development of site teams, fostering a strong safety-first culture
• Drive financial performance through site budget ownership, cost centre management, and operational efficiency
• Engage and motivate teams to consistently deliver high-level results against KPIs and operational objectives
• Plan and manage workforce coverage, including on-call rotas, weekends, and overtime requirements
• Oversee the effective management and utilisation of site assets, including vehicles, equipment, tools, and facilities
• Select, develop, and retain high-performing team members and leaders while engaging key business stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal partners, supporting customer account management and external meetings as required

Qualifications

• Ideally you will have previous wind Industry experience within a similar role but this is not required
• You will have experience managing Health,Safety and Quality, and be able to demonstrate that to a detailed level during the interview process
• You will ideally be degree qualified with previous experience working in an operational management role improving business performance

Competencies

As a person, we believe you have/are:

• You will have previous management experience directing multi layered teams within an operational environment
• You can demonstrate solid business understanding, and know what it means to be "customer centric" You can demonstrate excellent stakeholder management at various levels
• Hard-working and progressive with a will to achieve goals
• Professional networker and team-focused approach. Able to connect and collaborate internally, utilising others key skills when necessary
• Reliable and motivated, able to stay focused in a time-sensitive setting and keeping a clear overview
• Organised, with the ability to prioritise a range of tasks, along with a solid attention to detail Confident, clear and effective with your communications at all levels
• You should be thoroughly familiar with Microsoft Office packages, Excel, Power Point and SAP skills are beneficial

What we offer

We offer an environment where you are working towards the energy solutions of the future within an extremely passionate team. Here you will work alongside some of the most knowledgeable people in the renewable industry and the benefits alongside this are great; bonus, medical, dental, pension, Vestas shopping perks and more.

Additional information

Your work location will be at Vestas Warrington, GB.
Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Please apply online with your letter of motivation and CV.
Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.
All inquiries are treated confidentially.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.