Location – North East Scotland
Full-Time - Senior Leadership Position
Up to £85,000 Salary Package – Negotiable of the right candidate
Company Benefits Package – Health Care / Private Pension
We are working with a well-established privately owned business within the renewable energy sector that is seeking to appoint an experienced and commercially focused Head of Operations to oversee multiple operational energy sites across the Northeast of Scotland.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for a driven operational professional looking to take full responsibility for site performance, operational efficiency, maintenance strategy, team leadership, and long-term business improvement. Reporting directly to the business owners, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational performance, increasing output, reducing costs, improving reliability, and supporting the continued growth of the business.
The role requires a hands-on and highly capable operational leader with experience managing complex industrial or process-driven environments. The successful candidate will be expected to lead from the front, build strong operational standards, improve site efficiencies, and deliver measurable commercial results across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the day-to-day operation and performance of multiple renewable energy sites
* Drive operational efficiency, output, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Manage operational teams, maintenance activities, contractors, and suppliers
* Monitor site performance data and implement strategies to improve productivity and reduce downtime
* Oversee maintenance planning and operational resource management
* Support cost reduction and profitability improvement initiatives
* Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
* Work closely with the business owners on operational strategy and business performance
* Develop and maintain a strong operational and safety culture across all sites
Candidate Requirements
* Proven senior operational management experience within renewable energy, industrial processing, manufacturing, utilities, engineering, or related sectors
* Strong leadership and team management capability
* Experience managing operational performance across multiple sites
* Commercially minded with a track record of improving efficiency and reducing operational costs
* Strong understanding of maintenance planning, operational reliability, and process improvement
* Experience using operational monitoring systems and performance reporting tools
* Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
* Hands-on and proactive management style
* Full UK driving licence
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious operations leader to join a growing business where they can influence operational strategy, drive performance improvements, and play a key role in the future success of the company.
If you are interested in this Head of Operations vacancy, please submit an up-to-date CV through this advert or call the team at Eko Talent on (phone number removed)
Salary description
£85000.00 - £85000.00 per year