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• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the council’s repairs service.
li>Manage large-scale repairs across housing and corporate assets, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Oversee staffing, budgets approximately £10m, and equipment to deliver efficient service.
li>Lead procurement and management of maintenance contracts.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of building construction, property maintenance, and housing standards.
• Proven track record of leading operational teams and managing high-value budgets in a housing or local authority setting.
• Expected to be on site supporting operational teams and front-line operatives 4 out of 5 days.

• Define and deliver site goals and strategic plans aligned with corporate objectives.
• Drive operational performance, ensuring flexibility, agility, and on-time delivery to customers.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and action plans to achieve manufacturing excellence.
• Provide strong leadership across multiple operational teams, motivating staff to deliver results.
• Identify skills gaps, develop talent, and embed a culture of high engagement and accountability.
• Implement Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to deliver continuous improvement and cost efficiency.
• Manage budgets and costs effectively while ensuring quality, reliability, and safety.
• Act as a key customer champion, building trust and ensuring that products meet quality and delivery expectations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, Health & Safety, and statutory regulations.

• Proven track record (10+ years) managing complex operations within advanced electronics manufacturing.
• Strong background in high mix, low volume production and custom product lines.
• Excellent understanding of ERP/MRP systems , production processes, and material selection.
• Lean/Six Sigma certified (minimum Green Belt) with demonstrable success in driving transformation.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Confident engaging with OEM customers and external stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen with budget management experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365, Power BI, and advanced Excel for performance analysis.

• Competitive salary (£90,000)
• Executive-level benefits package
• The opportunity to make a significant impact in a global business
• A leadership role at the heart of operational strategy and execution
  
  

Our client is looking for an Operations Manager

Client Details

A leader in their field

Description

• Plan, manage, and monitor daily business operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

• Develop and implement operational systems, processes, and best practices that contribute to improved information flow and business performance.

• Work closely with department heads (e.g., HR, finance, sales, logistics) to coordinate and support cross-functional activities.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics; generate regular reports for senior management.

• Identify process bottlenecks and inefficiencies; recommend and implement solutions for improvement.

• Manage budgets and forecasts; ensure operations stay within financial targets.

• Oversee inventory, supply chain, and vendor management as needed.

• Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Lead and support teams; recruit, train, and supervise staff as required.

• Foster a positive and productive workplace culture.

Profile

• Proven experience (3-7 years) in an operations management or similar role.

• Strong understanding of business functions such as HR, finance, logistics, and customer service.

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Proficient in project management and business software (e.g., Microsoft Office).

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Job Offer

A competitive salary and great working environment

Are you an experienced Operations Manager based in the Hull and East Yorkshire area? Do you have the leadership skills to make a real difference in people’s lives while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations?

Do you want to make a real difference to the local community and work for a charity that has been supporting the homeless people of the city for over 30 years?

Due to a key member of the team retiring, Hull Resettlement Project is seeking a new, forward thinking and dedicated Operations Manager to join their well establish team.

About the Organisation

Hull Resettlement Project is a long-standing homeless charity, providing temporary accommodation across the city. The charity works closely with Hull City Council, probation services, healthcare providers, and other partner organisations to deliver vital housing-related support.

Many of their residents may have additional challenges such as substance misuse (supported through links with services like Renew), probation requirements, mental health concerns, a number of other vulnerabilities, or find themselves at risk of homelessness for a number of other reasons.

What the Operations Manager Job Involves

Within this role you will take responsibility for all operational issues relating to residents, working within the framework of Hull City Council’s Housing Related Support contract.

Residents reside across six hostel sites across Hull that are run by the Project, where they must comply with terms and conditions of stay.
While some residents may only need short-term intervention and support to get back into stable housing, others may require more intensive, ongoing support due to personal, social, or health-related issues.

Your key duties will include:

• Overseeing referrals and resident support in line with contract conditions.
li>Managing resident compliance with hostel policies and issuing final warnings when necessary.
• Liaising with the Site Managers to maintain accommodation standards and ensure rooms are well-kept.
• Building strong relationships with external partners including Hull City Council, probation services, and the police to name a few.
• Working with the overall General Manager on the on-call rota and responding to urgent operational needs.
• Using your strong IT and administrative skills to manage systems, budgets, and processes effectively.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience working in supported housing, ideally within hostels or the wider third sector, alternatively, someone with public sector or charity experience or service users from deprived / challenging backgrounds.
• Strong leadership and project management experience, with proven ability to manage change and processes.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach, with passion for making a difference.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Hours, Benefits, and Commitment

• Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• 11% employer pension contributions.
• Annual pay reviews.
• Free Carparking.
• The opportunity to play a key role in an organisation that has been supporting vulnerable people in Hull for more than three decades.

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We're seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our clients engineering business, leading critical day-to-day operations while delivering impactful improvements across workshop and site-based services.

This is a hands-on, high-accountability role at the heart of our business , it is ideally suited to someone with a strong background in mechanical engineering, particularly in industrial pumps, motors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment. You'll be responsible for driving efficiency, margin improvement, work-flow, and team leadership across the full job life-cycle from quotation through to delivery.

• Leading operations across workshop, site services, and engineering teams

• Overseeing production planning, work-flow, and resource allocation

• Ensuring high-quality delivery of repairs and refurbishments of pumps, motors, and gear systems

• Managing job costing, margins, labour planning, and customer delivery standards

• Implementing and enforcing health & safety, quality, and compliance procedures

• Driving a culture of continuous improvement, with lean methodology and best practice at the core

• Liaising with internal stakeholders including Sales, Admin, and Project Engineers to align business objectives

• A strong background in mechanical engineering - ideally in repair, maintenance, and overhaul of industrial equipment

• Experience managing operational teams in manufacturing, servicing , or engineering workshop environments

• Solid understanding of job costing, scheduling, labour management, and work-flow planning

• Working knowledge of equipment, including pumps, gearboxes, and motors

• Strong leadership skills - able to motivate, delegate, and develop multi-skilled teams

• A pragmatic, solutions-driven mindset with an eye for margin and delivery performance

• Health & Safety and Quality focus with a commitment to industry standards

This Operations Manager role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead and influence operational performance in a well-established engineering business. You'll have the autonomy to make decisions, the support of an experienced leadership team, and the chance to make a visible, lasting impact in a technically specialised environment.

Description

Operations Manager – Driving Excellence, Growth & Change

Location:  Hertfordshire
Hours:  7.30am – 4.30 – Office based.
Salary:  £70,000 - £80,000 + car allowance

Are you ready to take full ownership of operational performance and be the driving force behind a high-growth, well-established business? We’re seeking an ambitious, commercially astute Operations Manager  to oversee and elevate all operational functions – from customer service and logistics to procurement, supply chain, quality, technical, warehouse, and potentially production in the future.

This is not a “desk only” role – you’ll be hands-on, implementing robust systems and processes, championing efficiency, and shaping a culture of continuous improvement. We’re looking for someone with fire in their belly  – an individual who doesn’t just want a  job, but this  role in this  business. If you thrive in operational management, enjoy rolling up your sleeves, and are motivated by making a tangible difference, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and inspire Customer Success, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams.
li>Take complete responsibility for stock, procurement, and supply chain operations.
• Drive operational improvements and champion Lean principles.
• Manage ERP systems, integrations, and process enhancements.
• Recruit, induct, train, and develop high-performing teams.
• Oversee multi-channel logistics, including 3PL partnerships.
• Act as a brand ambassador, adopting a culture-first mindset.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Deliver strong financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Requirements

• 3+ years in a similar senior operational role.
• Proven ability to lead change in a high-growth environment.
• Strong Lean methodology knowledge and application.
• Experienced with ERP, CRM, and web integrations.
• Track record in managing supply chain, stock, and procurement at scale.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
• Commercially sharp, with strong data analysis capabilities.
• A proactive problem-solver with resilience and drive.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Bonus points for experience in the construction sector, plumbing, heating, or electrics.

Benefits

• Join a well-established, respected business with ambitious growth plans.
• Clear opportunity for career progression as the business expands.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Workplace pension.
• Laptop provided.
• The chance to play a pivotal role in achieving a bold five-year vision for significant market share.

If you have the passion, resilience, and expertise to lead operations to new heights, and you’re ready to join a business where your impact will be seen and valued, we want to hear from you.

Operstions Manager 
Reading - Slough 
£55 - £60k + package
Repairs & Maintenance

Are you an experienced Operations Manager with a passion for social housing repairs, voids, and planned works? This is your chance to take the next step in your career with a leading organisation in London, offering a competitive salary. 

Imagine a role where your expertise is not only valued but also pivotal in shaping the future of social housing. This position promises a dynamic and rewarding environment where your skills will directly impact the quality of living for countless residents. The organisation is committed to excellence, ensuring that every project meets the highest standards of efficiency and effectiveness.

As a Contract Manager, your primary focus will be overseeing the management of social housing repairs, voids, and planned works. This includes ensuring that all contracts are executed to the highest standards, within budget, and on schedule. Your role will be crucial in maintaining the integrity and quality of housing services, ultimately enhancing the lives of residents.

• Management of all aspects of operational and commercial delivery, overall contract performance in line with contractual commitments and agreed company & client protocols.
• Managing works to programme time frames, producing project updates relating to budget, cash flow, work programmes and health & safety.
• Management of direct labour resources and supply chain, identifying opportunities to increase productivity and capture and maximise efficiency savings.
• Adherence to and completion of company & client reporting protocols with required timescales.
• Cultivate a positive, customer focused culture that is instilled and promoted across all work / programme activities.
• Ensure this culture is actively demonstrated by staff through a professional approach to communicating with all stakeholders, through appearance of sites, works, assets and individuals and in always maintaining high health & safety standards.
• Ensure attainment of high levels of customer satisfaction in delivery and achieving contractual KPI targets.
• Manage employees' performance, coach and develop individuals in their roles.
• Protect all company assets supplied, ensuring applicable HR Policies & Procedures are followed, with assets maintained in good condition.
• Utilise reports available to administer this task.
• Cultivate a strong working relationship with client, service users and local communities.
• Provide feedback and assessment of client views in relation to project delivery and market trends.

To excel in this role, the ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience in Managing a contract within the social housing sector
• Experience in Budget management
• Experience in performance reporting
• Experience in People Management
• Ability to provide evidence of contract performance and efficiency
• Workable technical knowledge of social housing repairs and maintenance

This position offers more than just a competitive salary. It provides the chance to work with a dedicated team of professionals who share a commitment to improving social housing. The role also offers opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that your career continues to progress.

If you are ready to bring your expertise to a role that makes a real difference, this could be the perfect fit. Take the next step in your career and contribute to a cause that truly matters.

If you are interested in this position please apply with your CV or call Ryan Smart on (phone number removed) to discuss further. 

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.