Field Operations Officer

S1jobs; Alloa; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

S1jobs is seeking a Field Operations Officer to manage day-to-day site operations, maximise generation and minimise downtime. The role involves acting as the on-site ambassador, liaising with landowners and project stakeholders, and delivering toolbox talks while ensuring strict health, safety, and environmental standards are met.

The candidate will travel between locations, maintain detailed records, and supervise contractors to ensure works are performed safely and to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Understanding of health & safety and environmental compliance.
• Experience in facilities management or industrial maintenance.
• Experience using non-specialist light-duty power and hand tools.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluency in English.
• Proficient use of Windows based IT systems and basic office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective time-management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to create and maintain high quality, detailed records of work undertaken and planned.
• HND or equivalent qualification.
• Full, current driving licence valid for driving in the UK.
• Willingness to travel regularly between locations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating site access and delivering toolbox talks as required.
• Maintaining health, safety and environmental practices across sites.
• Conducting regular site inspections and maintaining records.
• Monitoring site status and addressing operational issues.
• Providing regular reports on completed and scheduled works.
• Inspecting third-party contractors for safety compliance.
• Maintaining site facilities, including security and safety systems.
• Keeping accurate site logs and documentation.
• Undertaking minor maintenance tasks and upkeep.

Skills

Health & Safety

Facilities management

Tools handling

Communication

Windows & Office

Time management

Record keeping

Driving licence

Education

HND or equivalent

Tools

SCADA systems

Electrical systems familiarity

Job description

About The Role

The purpose of this post is for the Field Operations Officer to be responsible for general site management, being the first point of contact for day-to-day operational matters. The post holder will take the lead in ensuring the sites are operated safely with a view to maximising generation, minimising downtime and controlling costs. They will act as an ambassador for GreenPower, maintaining positive relationships with landowners, local communities and project stake holders.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Facilitating access to site and delivering toolbox talks as required.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety and environmental practice across the sites.
• Conducting regular general site inspections and maintaining records of site condition.
• Regularly checking site status and identifying any operational issues requiring attention.
• Monitoring works on site and providing regular reports on completed and scheduled works.
• Carrying out on-the-spot, high-level checks of third-party contractors to ensure works are being carried out safely and in accordance with requirements.
• Ensuring all site facilities are maintained in good working order, including security and safety systems.
• Maintaining accurate site records, logs and other relevant operational documentation.
• Undertaking minor maintenance and general site upkeep, including cleaning hydro intakes, replacing building water supply filters and lighting, weed management and other similar tasks.

About The Candidate

Essential Criteria

• Understanding of health & safety and environmental compliance.
• Previous experience working within the facilities management or industrial maintenance sectors.
• Experience using non-specialist light duty power and hand tools to undertake minor maintenance works.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluency in English and the ability to produce high-quality reports.
• Proficient use of Windows based IT systems and basic office software such as emails (Outlook), word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel) and PowerPoint.
• Effective time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to create and maintain high quality, detailed records of work undertaken and planned.
• HND or equivalent qualification.
• Full, current driving licence valid for driving in the UK.
• A genuine enthusiasm for working on site and travelling regularly, with the ability to travel extensively between locations.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in operations and maintenance of power generation or industrial plant sites.
• Experience with using SCADA systems.
• Familiarity with electrical systems.
• First aid qualification and other H&S related certifications such as manual handling, managing HSE at work (or willingness to acquire).

Candidates should also have the following personal attributes and general aptitude:

• High ethical and quality standards.
• Self-starter, but also able to work positively and effectively within a team.
• Comfortable working remotely in difficult and physically demanding conditions.
• Flexible approach to work, with drive and determination to see work completed to a high standard.

Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position, as the salary does not meet the applicable sponsorship requirements.