Home-Based Onshore Wind Operations Manager

Astute People; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and benefits package

Home-based role with site travel

Professional development opportunities

On-call allowance / remuneration where

Job summary

Astute People is recruiting a Site Manager to oversee operations and maintenance across onshore wind farm sites in the York region. The role supports a home-based working model with travel to sites and a strong emphasis on safety, quality and professional development.

You will manage day-to-day site operations, maintain HV/LV equipment, and ensure adherence to safety rules while coordinating permits, risk assessments and inspections. Experience in renewables and wind tech is advantageous.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of renewable energy sites, including inspections and emergency response.
• Operate and maintain HV/LV electrical equipment in line with relevant Safety Rules.
• Manage the permit-to-work system, ensuring works are completed safely and in accordance with company and client requirements.
• Review contractor SSOW and risk assessments, ensuring personnel are suitably inducted and competent.
• Coordinate PPM activities, ensuring works are completed on schedule and in line with HSE requirements.
• Liaise with DNOs and Transmission Licencees regarding outages and works near system boundaries.
• Complete site inspections, audits and reports, while maintaining accurate H&S, environmental and O&M documentation.
• Record and follow up incidents, support new site/equipment integration and participate in the 24-hour on-call rota.

Education

HNC or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline

Experience with HV/LV electrical systems

Experience in maintenance, fault-finding and repair of electro-mechanical systems

Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation

IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous

Previous renewable energy experience would be advantageous

Knowledge of wind turbine technology would be beneficial

Job description

Astute People is recruiting a Site Manager to oversee operations and maintenance across onshore wind farm sites in the York region. The role supports a home-based working model with travel to sites and a strong emphasis on safety, quality and professional development.

You will manage day-to-day site operations, maintain HV/LV equipment, and ensure adherence to safety rules while coordinating permits, risk assessments and inspections. Experience in renewables and wind tech is advantageous.