Solar Operations Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment; Ilford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manufacturer Training

Long-Term Stability

Great Company Culture

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Solar Operations Manager for Ilford, Greater London. You will co-ordinate teams of Solar Installers and oversee planning and delivery of domestic solar PV installations.

The role offers £50,000 - £60,000 salary plus manufacturer training and long-term stability, with five days per week in the office. Suitable candidates include Qualified Electricians or Solar PV engineers stepping up from on-site roles.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with 18th Edition.
• Strong practical PV knowledge including battery storage and fault finding.
• Experience coordinating installers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing solar PV installations and remedial works
• Manage and coordinate multiple installation teams and subcontractors
• Quality control, H&S compliance, and maintaining high workmanship standards
• Take ownership of escalated customer complaints and system performance issues

Skills

Qualified Electrician

18th Edition

PV installations knowledge

Battery storage

Fault finding

Team coordination

Job description

Solar Operations Manager

£50,000 - £60,000 + Manufacturer Training + Long-Term Stability + Great Company Culture

Ilford, Greater London (Commutable from: Romford, Barking, Dagenham, Stratford, Woodford, Brentwood, Wanstead, Chigwell)

Are you a Solar PV Engineer or Qualified Electrician looking to step up into an off the tools operations role where you'll co ordinate teams of Solar Installers and oversee the planning and delivery of domestic solar PV installations?

This company is an award-winning renewable energy specialist, where you will receive manufacturer training and full onboarding onto their office systems so you can hit the ground running and be valued as a key part of the team.

The company are a well-established business with a strong pipeline of work and an excellent reputation, delivering renewable energy solutions nationwide across domestic and some commercial sites. Due to continued growth and increasing customer demand, they are now looking to add an experienced person to lead the day-to-day installation and remedial operation.

In this role you will be office based in Ilford (5 days per week), overseeing the planning and delivery of PV installs, coordinating multiple teams (installers, electricians, roofers and subcontractors), maintaining quality standards, and taking ownership of escalated customer issues and compliance.

This role would suit a Qualified Electrician / Solar PV Engineer with strong practical PV knowledge looking for a stable, long-term role off the tools with training and support.

The Role:

• Overseeing solar PV installations and remedial works
• Manage and coordinate multiple installation teams and subcontractors
• Quality control, H&S compliance, and maintaining high workmanship standards
• Take ownership of escalated customer complaints and system performance issues

The Person:

• Qualified Electrician with 18th Edition
• Strong practical understanding of solar PV installations, battery storage, and fault finding
• Confident coordinating others and holding high standards on installs

Reference Number: BBBH281891

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.