Operations Coordinator
Location: Hailsham, East Sussex
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Office-Based (5 days per week)
Join a Fast-Growing Renewable Energy Business
Are you highly organised, proactive and looking to build a long-term career in a rapidly expanding industry?
We are seeking an ambitious Operations Coordinator to join our growing renewable energy team in Hailsham. Specialising in solar PV, battery storage, EV charging and low-carbon energy solutions, we are experiencing significant growth and are looking for someone who can help deliver an exceptional customer experience while ensuring projects are completed efficiently, safely and profitably.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to develop their career within a thriving and future-focused sector.
The Role
As Operations Coordinator, you will play a central role in managing customer projects from initial sale through to installation and completion. Working closely with our Installation Manager, Surveyor, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and customers, you will ensure projects are accurately planned, efficiently delivered and fully documented.
This is a varied and fast-paced position that requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination
- Create and manage installation projects within company systems.
- Coordinate installation schedules with roofing, electrical and subcontractor teams.
- Monitor project progress and proactively resolve scheduling issues.
- Allocate resources efficiently to maximise productivity.
- Ensure projects move through all operational stages accurately and on time.
Customer Communication
- Act as a key point of contact throughout the customer journey.
- Keep customers informed at every stage of their installation.
- Arrange surveys, installations and follow-up appointments.
- Respond promptly and professionally to customer enquiries.
- Help deliver an outstanding customer experience.
Operational Administration
- Raise purchase orders and coordinate material procurement.
- Reconcile invoices and purchase orders.
- Arrange deliveries and third-party services including scaffolding and access equipment.
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
- Ensure all installation paperwork is completed and stored correctly.
Commercial & Compliance Support
- Monitor installation costs and labour utilisation against estimates.
- Identify and escalate potential commercial risks or project overruns.
- Support accurate and timely invoicing of completed projects.
- Ensure all certification, commissioning records and compliance documentation are complete.
- Work closely with Quality, Compliance and Health & Safety teams.
About You
We are looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Confident written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Positive, proactive and adaptable approach.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Ability to learn new software systems quickly.
- Team player with a collaborative mindset.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction, Technical, Scientific or related discipline.
- Graduated within the last three years.
- Experience in construction, engineering, renewable energy, facilities management or technical services.
- Specific experience with solar power, battery storage and EV charging an advantage.
- Exposure to project coordination, scheduling or operational administration.
- Relevant experience gained through internships, placements, part-time work or practical projects.
Career Development
This role offers excellent progression opportunities within a rapidly growing business and wider group structure.
Potential future career paths include:
- Senior Operations Coordinator
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Installation Manager
- Regional Operations Manager
- General Manager
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
- Full training and ongoing professional development.
- Clear progression opportunities within a high-growth renewable energy business.
- Opportunity to work within one of the UK's fastest-growing sectors.
Additional Information
This is a fully office-based role, and candidates should live within approximately one hour's commute of Hailsham and be able to work on-site Monday to Friday.
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to develop your career in renewable energy and make a real impact within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our team.
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
