Solar Workshop Foreman & Logistics Lead

Independent Energy BV; Haarlem; Hybrid; EUR 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing opportunities

Flexible working hours

Modern office and workshop in Haarlem

Informal working environment with Fri.

Professional development opportunities

Meaningful work with social impact

Job summary

Independent Energy in Haarlem, the Netherlands, is seeking a Working Foreman to combine hands-on technical work with workshop logistics in a growing, internationally oriented team. You will ensure smooth operation of the workshop, manage incoming and outgoing goods, oversee inventory, and support assembling solar and battery systems for international energy projects.

You’ll coordinate with the Operations Director to keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• At least MBO-level vocational education and working/thinking ability.
• Technical insight or a strong technical affinity.
• Structured and detail‑oriented way of working.
• Independence and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Experience with solar energy systems, electrical engineering, or panel building is an advantage.
• A forklift certificate is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of workshop activities and manage incoming and outgoing goods flows.
• Store materials properly, process orders, and ensure colleagues have what they need to continue building energy systems.
• Assemble solar and battery systems, outfit containers with batteries, cabling and equipment, and support installation work in the workshop.
• Maintain oversight of inventory levels and ensure materials are available for upcoming projects.
• Coordinate with the Operations Director and administration to plan days and weeks ahead.

Skills

Organized

Technical mindset

Inventory management

Independence

Responsibility

Solar energy experience

Forklift certificate

Education

MBO-level vocational education

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Independent Energy in Haarlem, the Netherlands, is seeking a Working Foreman to combine hands-on technical work with workshop logistics in a growing, internationally oriented team. You will ensure smooth operation of the workshop, manage incoming and outgoing goods, oversee inventory, and support assembling solar and battery systems for international energy projects.

You’ll coordinate with the Operations Director to keep projects on track.