diff --git a/.github/workflows/build-heat-operator.yaml b/.github/workflows/build-heat-operator.yaml
index 785e76bc..aad7d536 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build-heat-operator.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build-heat-operator.yaml
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ on:
   push:
     branches:
       - '*'
+  workflow_dispatch:  # This allows manual triggering from the Actions tab if needed
 
 env:
   imageregistry: 'quay.io'