Operational Team Leader

Step into a pivotal role at the Port of Esbjerg, where you’ll lead shore-based operations for both onshore and offshore V164 turbines in a dynamic, growth-focused environment. Join us at Vestas and power your career with development opportunities, international teamwork, and a mission that matters.

Region NCE > Service > Horns Rev 3  

This role is based on our office facility in the Port of Esbjerg and plays a key role in driving our team on Horns Rev 3 Offshore Wind Farm into a green future. Our department consist of Horns Rev 3, Måde and Thyborøn sites.

Support to other sites must be expected, as well as up to 20 days of travel per year to other site for training and support.

Our Team

We are a dedicated and highly skilled team with a shared passion for renewable energy. Collaboration and mutual support are at the heart of everything we do - we work across roles to ensure every task is completed efficiently and safely.

Our Culture

We foster a positive and inclusive work environment where commitment and responsibility go hand in hand. Our mindset is built on teamwork and knowledge sharing, enabling us to deliver outstanding results.

Our Mission

Together, we strive to keep Horns Rev 3 among the best-performing offshore wind farms. We achieve this through collaboration, innovation, and a shared ambition to create a sustainable future.

Responsibilities

As Team Leader at Horns Rev 3, you will be part of a local team dedicated to supporting you in delivering excellence. You will be based at our Horns Rev 3 office in Esbjerg and will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders, with strong opportunities for professional growth. The position requires effective communication, networking, and relationship‑building skills, enabling you to engage confidently across the organization as well as with external partners and clients.

As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

• A dedicated and highly skilled team with a shared passion
• Motivate and support your team including 1:1 and CPD
• Contribute to the optimization and execution of the service strategy, processes and overall Site performance
• Planning and organization of internal/external meetings and events, participation in meetings
• Support your team with continues improvements and prepare the team for the future set up

Qualifications

At the professional level, it is desired that you have:

• Proactive and problem-solving mindset
• Fluent skills in both Danish and English
• Good IT skills. Worked with SAP preferred
• A team player and not afraid of new tasks

Competencies

This is a dynamic position that requires strong organizational skills, a solid understanding of human behaviour, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset. You should be approachable, able to foster a strong team spirit, and demonstrate a proactive, solution-oriented approach to challenges.

When it comes to personal qualities, we expect you to have:

• Capable of leading and supporting a varied team, encouraging their development and motivation
• Good communication skills both in both oral and in writing
• Approachable and able to foster a strong team spirit where we are one team
• Structured and solution-oriented approach to daily tasks 

What we offer

We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for development in an inspiring environment at the world's leading wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a good development commitment and colleagues that take care of each other.

Additionally, we offer:

• Full time employment
• On-the-job training, enhanced by structured, mainly virtual seminars and self-study courses
• A lot of room for personal growth in a fast-growing business unit
• A team of skilled and committed colleagues who are all enthusiastic about wind energy
• The opportunity to develop a career within a very exciting industry in a global company
• A variety of employee benefits
• A wide range of training aimed at your professional and personal development 

Additional information

Location: DK, Esbjerg

If all the above matches your interest and qualifications, please apply no later than 31.3.2026.

Please note: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

For further questions about the opportunity, please contact the hiring manager Bjarke Lundgaard Thomsen, +4520992360, bjldt@vestas.com.

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.

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About Vestas

 
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.