Senior Workshop Manager & Installation Coordinator

Introduction

We are looking for a senior professional to take full ownership of our workshop operations and installation planning. This is a key position in our team, responsible for keeping everything running smoothly—from managing technicians and inventory to ensuring flawless installation preparation and execution.

About you

You have experience in a similar role and get energy from electrical engineering challenges. You work independently, but also know how to operate effectively in a team.

Your profile

MUST-HAVES

At least 10 years of relevant professional work experience.
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Management skills
Fluency in English

NICE-TO-HAVES

Fluency in Dutch
Experience with medium voltage installations.
Experience in the renewable energy sector.
Experience with the Dutch grid and metering codes.
Experience in purchasing electrical hardware.
Experience in the coordination of electrical installations.
Experience in drawing panel diagrams in ACAD/EPlan.
Experience with purchasing hardware:

Drafting contracts with key suppliers.
Negotiating discounts.
Central role for hardware purchasing.

About the role

What will you do?

Workshop Management

Lead the day-to-day operations of the workshop
Manage and support the technicians
Ensure the workspace is safe, clean, and well-organized
Manage incoming and outgoing work, including tools and materials
Proactive feedback and actions regarding improvement in the workshop related processes
Reorganize the workshop if required to promote efficiency and improve stock management

Inventory and Stock Management

Oversee stock levels, place and follow up on orders
Scan the Serial number of the serially tracked hardware and oversee the proper allocation to products (in other words, ensure the proper implementation of the serial number allocation for parts and products)
Monitor and update the inventory software (inventree) according to stock to match purchase orders/sales orders and build orders
Pickup and delivery of parts and items from the office to the workshop and back
Receive the assembled products in good order
Handle returned products or warranty claims for defect ones
Prepare the required stock and oversee the handover of the assembly parts to external subcontractor including labeling preparation

Installation Planning & Preparation

Plan and schedule installations
Act as “werkvoorbereider”: conducting site visits (especially for complex projects) to assess the on-site circumstances and plan the installation work
Coordinate logistics, tools, materials, and personnel for each installation
Coordinate packaging and shipping to customer locations for cabinets to be installed by the customer
Be up to date with the relevant industry health and safety regulations

Hands-on Technician and Team Lead

Step in for installations and assemblies when needed
Offer on-site support to the team during peak periods or complex jobs
Provide feedback on the assembly of the hardware product line
Communicate to the internal team regarding issues/difficulties/challenges encountered during onsite installations to drive improvements

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The starting date of this position is immediately.
Find out more about us here and about our culture here

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About us

Spectral is a smart energy systems and platforms integrator driven by purpose. Presently, the grid's capacity for renewable energy is limited (10-20%) because of the fluctuating supply from renewable sources, to maintain stability. A successful clean energy transition hinges on innovative approaches to energy management and new business models. Spectral develops technological solutions for energy storage, demand flexibility, and local renewable energy to maximize their potential and build better smart grids.

As Spectralites, we are dedicated to accelerating the world's transition to a sustainable energy future. Achieving such a large-scale system change will require a monumental effort from everyone, and it will undoubtedly present significant hurdles. Rapid electrification across sectors and renewable energy expansion are creating grid congestion and complex balancing challenges. Our team is addressing the fascinating but difficult issue of energy inefficiency in modern structures, even with improved standards, focusing on poor climate system management and insufficient data transparency. By developing and deploying advanced technology platforms, we're driving faster change in real estate and energy, resulting in well-connected, more sustainable, and high-value assets.