Team Leader/Field Supervisor

Vestas; Muirkirk; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Team Leader / Field Supervisor to oversee service operations in Muirkirk, Scotland. In this role, you will ensure safety and quality standards, lead a team of technicians, and drive operational performance. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, safety awareness, and knowledge of Salesforce. The position offers an attractive benefits package including private healthcare, a pension scheme, and 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams and developing employee satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage workloads effectively.
• Open-mindedness and organized approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety & quality standards are maintained.
• Deliver daily operational performance efficiently.
• Develop skills within teams to meet operational goals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team building

Communication skills in English

Safety Awareness

Salesforce knowledge

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to lead the charge in renewable energy? Join our team as a Team Leader / Field Supervisor and play a key role in supporting the service operations of wind farms across South & Central Scotland. Operating within the Vestas Northern & Central Europe business unit, we focus on selling, constructing, and operating wind power plants in UK and Ireland. With main offices in Dublin, Edinburgh and Warrington, Service UK and Ireland is responsible for the service and maintenance of our customers' wind power plants in both markets. We handle some of the largest operational projects for some of the most complex customers in Europe. We value a collaborative and open-minded culture and offer an open working environment where engagement and willpower are daily ingredients to optimize opportunities on our exciting journey.

We are now looking for a Team Leader/Field Supervisor to support our Service operation in the South/Central Scotland area. The position will report to the Area Supervisor, with responsibility for and delivering on our daily operations challenges within planned timeframes and agreed costs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety & quality standards and processes are maintained
• Deliver daily operational performance to meet requirements of forecast and planning, with focus on cost and efficiency
• Delivery to commitments on turbine performance
• Continually implementing change management in line with operations development
• Developing the skills and competencies necessary within your teams to meet operations goals
• Responsibility for recruitment and leadership of local service technicians and hub support roles
• Team building, motivation, employee satisfaction & development etc.

Qualifications

• Leadership skills & experience
• Experience in team building, motivating, and building employee satisfaction & development
• Good spoken and written communication skills in English
• Salesforce knowledge and practical experience is highly desired and MS Office suite knowledge - willingness to learn
• High degree of Safety Awareness
• Demonstrate Vestas core values - Simplicity, Collaboration, Accountability, Passion

Competencies

• Open-minded with the ability to create positive impact
• Able to prioritise and maintain own workload in an efficient manner
• Organised and methodical approach to work
• Attention to detail
• Positive and motivated mentality
• Interpersonal skills and customer focus approach

What we offer

We offer you the chance to work for a leader in the industry, with the training and development to match. Every day will be different, and it will give you a chance to work with some skilled colleagues both locally and further afield. We offer an attractive benefits package that will include private healthcare, a pension scheme, 25 days annual holiday plus statutory bank holidays.

Additional information

You will be working from our Muirkirk base. Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Please apply online with your letter of motivation and CV. Please note: We amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 7th of October 2025.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize 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.

BEWARE - RECRUITMENT FRAUD

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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history. With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future. We promote a diverse workforce that embraces all identities and is free of discrimination. We invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new postings.