Functional Lead - Service Operations Dispatching (Warrington, Cheshire, GB)

Vestas; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Functional Lead for its Service Operations Dispatching team in Warrington. This role involves improving planning efficiency and coordinating field activity to enhance service delivery. You will join a supportive team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experienced in operational or service environments focusing on task coordination.
• Comfortable managing priorities and responding to time-sensitive challenges.
• Background in dispatching, planning, logistics, or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Support the GB Team Leader in planning and dispatching operations.
• Monitor performance indicators and translate them into actions.
• Act as a point of contact for resolving operational issues.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Functional Lead - Service Operations Dispatching (Warrington, Cheshire, GB)

Vestas Warrington, England, United Kingdom

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Region NCE > Service Onshore NCE > Great Britian Dispatching

You'll be joining the GB Planning and Dispatching team - a central part of our Service organisation, responsible for scheduling and coordinating field activity to keep our wind turbines running smoothly and safely.

We're a close-knit, supportive team that works across regions and functions to ensure effective service delivery. As the team has grown, so has the complexity and scale of our work - this role is being created to help us stay ahead, improve continuously, and deliver consistently high performance.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Support the GB Team Leader in delivering efficient planning and dispatching operations across Great Britain
• Review and improve how work is scheduled, planned, and delivered by the team
• Monitor key performance indicators and help translate them into meaningful actions
• Act as the first point of contact for resolving operational issues affecting the team
• Coordinate with other departments to remove blockers and streamline cross-functional processes
• Contribute to and lead key department initiatives that improve ways of working and service delivery
  
  

Qualifications

• Experienced in fast-paced operational or service environments, with a focus on task coordination and process improvement
• You're comfortable managing a variety of priorities and responding to time-sensitive challenges, with a focus on follow-through and completion
• You've worked with a range of colleagues or teams - often across different locations - and you're confident building effective working relationships
• You have a background in dispatching, planning, logistics, or similar roles where organisation and service delivery were key
• You're comfortable using performance data to inform decisions, identify patterns, and support continuous improvement
• Experience in the renewable energy sector is welcome but not essential - we value transferable skills and a growth mindset
  
  

Competencies

As a Person, We Believe You Have/are

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills - you help teams find practical ways forward in complex situations
• A continuous improvement mindset - you're always looking for ways to make things more efficient, sustainable, or user-friendly
• Clear and inclusive communication - you keep colleagues informed, involved, and aligned
• A collaborative approach - you work with others to support shared goals, and value different perspectives
• Attention to detail and consistency - you support high standards in how work is planned and delivered
• Adaptable and resourceful - you remain focused when priorities change and can shift your approach when needed
  
  

What We Offer

This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to renewable energy operations within a supportive team culture that values learning and collaboration. It provides hands-on leadership experience without the burden of formal HR responsibilities, all within a flexible and inclusive working environment.

Additional Information

Your work location will be Warrington.

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.

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DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognise 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.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, and Environmental Services

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