PV Plant Operations Manager

Grupotec Renewables Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GRUPOTEC is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Site Manager for photovoltaic projects in the UK, focusing on the Leicestershire area. The role leads on-site maintenance, KPI tracking, and profitability while ensuring health and safety compliance and client satisfaction.

Key duties include supervising preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinating subcontractors, managing alarms, keeping RAMS and reports up to date, and delivering monthly performance reviews to the client and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil or Renewable Energy.
• H&S training: First Aid, CSCS, SMSTS.
• English level at least B2.
• At least 1 year PV/BESS project experience.
• Knowledge of PV and BESS plant equipment and technologies.
• Experience with monitoring/SCADA software for PV/BESS plants.
• Proficient in Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Daily review of plant status, KPIs, alarms, and maintenance needs.
• Plan and monitor preventive maintenance per contract and manuals.
• Perform minor on-site preventive/corrective tasks.
• Coordinate and supervise preventive maintenance subcontractors.
• Manage alarms and corrective actions with suppliers or subcontractors.
• Maintain records and incident control; report to client/coordinator.
• Communicate plant matters with clients, manufacturers, and teams.
• Ensure H&S and environmental compliance; manage RAMS and CPP.
• Prepare monthly plant performance reports for the client.
• Oversee Taking Over inspections and coordinate with construction teams.

Skills

PV/BESS experience

SCADA software

HV equipment knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

English communication (B2+)

Office suite

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil) or Renewable Energy

Tools

SCADA monitoring software

Monitoring software

Job description

GRUPOTEC is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Site Manager for photovoltaic projects in the UK, focusing on the Leicestershire area. The role leads on-site maintenance, KPI tracking, and profitability while ensuring health and safety compliance and client satisfaction.

Key duties include supervising preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinating subcontractors, managing alarms, keeping RAMS and reports up to date, and delivering monthly performance reviews to the client and stakeholders.