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Design Managers (Water)
Posted 17 days ago
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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
We have a number of opportunities for Design Managers to join our Water team supporting on key projects in our Asset Design discipline.
**A little more about your role.**
As a Design Manager at WSP you will lead and manage design projects within the Water sector. Working alongside the Project Director and Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing engineering design work and ensuring compliance with best practices and UK regulations.
At WSP, our Design Managers are adaptable in various situations and possess an innovative mindset, willing to take on new challenges and are comfortable in working within significant and complex projects or programmes of work. We collaborate closely with external Clients and with internal multi-disciplinary project teams and, to deliver most effectively, we utilise WSP offices, Client offices and/or site locations to deliver programmes of strategic regional and national importance.
With WSP you have the exceptional opportunity to take the next step in your career, build on your experience and qualifications and achieve your ambitions. We offer excellent support in personal development and growth as part of our local teams and across the wider WSP business.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Lead design management for mid-scale and complex projects , managing resources, timelines, and budgets from concept through to completion.
+ Ensure projects comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
+ Manage client relationships and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver effective, integrated solutions.
+ Lead client and project meetings, reporting on progress, financials, and addressing technical challenges.
+ Drive "Safety by Design" practices and ensure compliance with UK CDM (Construction Design & Management) Regulations.
+ Ensuring clear communication through collaborating effectively with both internal WSP teams and external stakeholders to support the delivery of projects.
+ Facilitating and leading any discussions in Design Team Meetings (DTMs), taking clear and concise minutes and ensuring timely completion of actions by the design team.
+ Ensuring project delivery processes are consistently improved and implemented, e.g. change control. Coordinating relevant disciplines through target led workshops, enabling critical design issues to be resolved in a timely manner.
+ Dealing with RFIs, early warnings, and general communications to reduce project risk and ensure a successful project delivery.
+ Analysing, processing, and responding to design transmittals consisting of drawings, specifications, reports, and other project related documents.
+ Reviewing and evaluating quotations to ensure they align with the project's scope, budget and client requirements.
+ Managing changes and delays that have affected the project and ensuring these are resolved or mitigated accordingly.
+ Updating the design delivery programme, resource, and instructions. Have a thorough understanding of project scope and design responsibility.
+ Itemising scope of services, client briefing schedules, documentation and regular assessment against industry standards to help ensure a better set of deliverables.
+ Instigate efficiency, appropriate use of innovation, buildability whilst factoring the different design stages with the wider design team.
+ Understanding of the design process, roles and responsibilities and be able to coordinate across all disciplines internal and external, ensuring quality and add overall value to the project.
+ Multiple package delivery responsibility and team management, reporting to Senior Project Leads.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ MEng/BEng/BSc or HND/HNC in an Engineering, Environmental or numerate science related subject.
+ A member of an appropriate professional institute (Chartered or working towards)
+ Experience in an infrastructure programme and project delivery environment, with experience of delivering complex projects
+ Significant experience in Project and contract management including knowledge of H&S standards and regulations
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
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We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**Health & Wellbeing**
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._
Associate Director - Cost Managers, Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyor (CI&U - PMCM)
Posted 17 days ago
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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
**A little more about your role.**
You will play a pivotal role in pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying (QS) or Cost & Commercial Management services to our clients - including estimating, cost planning, procurement, cost assurance, and post-contract financial/commercial management of projects ranging in size and complexity.
Depending on seniority and experience you could be involved in delivering QS/commercial projects, leading a QS/commercial team, training and mentoring staff, bid writing, winning work, people leadership and management, representing WSP UK at industry events, etc.
**YOUR TEAM**
You will join a diverse, growing team of Quantity Surveyors, Cost Managers and Commercial Managers, and other related professionals who work across multiple sectors
You will be part of our Project Management and Commercial Management Team (PMCM) - made up of approximately 400 colleagues across the UK. This team provides Quantity Surveying/Cost and Commercial Management, Programme and Project Management and Project Controls services to deliver both Building and Infrastructure projects for public and private clients. You will be within one of our four groups - Civil Infrastructure and Utilities. For your information, our other groups within PMCM are Property and Buildings, Programme Solutions, and Rail.
You will be based in The Mailbox, in Birmingham City Centre.
At WSP, you will get to work on iconic programmes and projects, plus develop and expand your career within a global company - one with international offices and access to reach back into our world-class, worldwide teams and markets.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
**Essential**
+ MRICS or Assoc RICS or working towards a professional qualification
+ Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Ability to demonstrate applicable knowledge, ability and experience around some QS/Cost and Commercial competencies required by relevant professional institutions
+ Where applicable, have demonstrable management, project leadership and delivery experience at senior level
**Desirable**
+ Have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail
+ Adaptable and flexible approach to workload
+ Have an alternative, relevant, professional qualification or working towards (e.g. CICES, AcostE)
+ Demonstrable Quantity Surveying or Cost and Commercial Management experience in the public sector and/or experience on heavy industry projects
+ Ability to travel from base office or home to site, client/project team offices, other WSP offices, and project locations
+ Are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team
+ Hold a degree, or similar higher education academic qualification
+ Have proven organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
+ Are not afraid to challenge the status quo to try innovative solutions and learn from past experiences
+ Familiarity or working knowledge of specialist software such as CostX and CEMAR
+ Working knowledge/experience of NEC Contracts and other industry standard contract forms
+ Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
+ Have previous experience of working in a QS/Cost and Commercial Management role in a consultant, contractor, or client organisation - particularly in the following sectors: water, energy, environment, infrastructure, or transportation
**Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.**
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
#LI-RM2
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**Health & Wellbeing**
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._
Operations Manager
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Michael Page are working with a leading energy from waste organisation to recruit an Operations Manager for their flag ship site in Birmingham.
Client Details
This organisation are a UK leader in energy from waste with a growing portfolio of operations across the Midlands. Their Birmingham based plant is 24/7 operation and boasts YOY growth with ambitious plans for the next 5 years including the appointment of an operations lead.
Description
As Operations Manager you will report into the Plant Manager responsible for a production Team of 20. The role is days based with Shift Team Leaders reporting in.
Working closely with the Maintenance Manager, you will be tasked with growing the operating capacity of the site, driving high performance and leading a best in class health & safety culture. The Operations Manager will be responsible for site metrics challenging all existing processes to unearth and deliver improvement opportunity.
Day to day responsibility will include:
- Leading on all production matters as part of the senior leadership team
- Working with other Operations Managers across the group on knowledge share and best practice
- Development & succession planning across the shift teams
- Ensuring HSE standards remain high across production and contractor operations
- Deputising for the plant manager
Profile
As Operations Manager will have a people leadership background within a continuous process or the energy industry and a range of the following:
- An technical or engineering background
- Ideally experience in energy from waste, steam, gas turbine, CHP or similar
- An analytical / data oriented approach
- Proven leadership capability
- Demonstrable background in increasing capacity
- A strong health and safety tool kit
Job Offer
Alongside the opportunity to join a leading UK business with huge amounts of progression opportunity, the Operations Manager will receive:
- Up to 62k salary
- Bonus
- Pension
- A suite of benefits
Operations Manager
Posted 3 days ago
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Operations Manager - West Midlands
Location: West Midlands
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you a strategic and results-driven Operations Manager with a passion for continuous improvement? Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking company based in the West Midlands, is seeking an experienced professional to lead operational excellence across their business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effective management of resources.
- Implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma methodologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
- Monitor KPIs and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Lead and develop operational staff, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, regulatory, and company standards.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in an Operations Manager role, ideally within a manufacturing, logistics, or service environment.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Proficient in data analysis and operational reporting tools.
What's on Offer:
- A supportive and innovative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Operations Manager
Posted 3 days ago
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Operations Manager
£60,000 – £5,000 per annum plus benefits
Evesham
Are you a confident, motivated leader who can inspire teams and drive operational change?
We’re exclusively recruiting for a well-established manufacturer in the food sector, supplying quality products to major customers across the UK. They’re seeking a dynamic Operations Manager to take ownership of production, embed continuous improvement, and mentor a loyal but change-resistant workforce.
The Role
Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll lead production departments to deliver on safety, quality, time, and budget while introducing lean initiatives to transform ways of working. You’ll have the autonomy to make a genuine impact and support the GM in shaping operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and inspire production teams, building engagement and accountability.
- Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement across operations.
- Implement strategies to meet seasonal peaks and ensure supply continuity.
- Monitor quality, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and QA.
- Support CAPEX projects and maintain plant/machinery performance.
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.
About You
- Degree-qualified in engineering or science.
- Proven track record in food/feed manufacturing (SME background desirable).
- Strong lean / Six Sigma experience.
- Confident, motivated, and able to inspire teams through change.
- Hands-on, commercially aware, and proactive.
What’s on Offer
- Salary: £60,000 – 5,000 per annum plus benefits
- A pivotal role supporting the General Manager
- Autonomy to drive cultural and operational change
- The chance to make a lasting impact in a respected SME
This is an exclusive opportunity managed solely by Angharad Isaac at Winberry.
Email: (url removed) or call: (phone number removed)
Operations Manager
Posted 4 days ago
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We are working with a leading manufacturing business in Worcestershire that is seeking an experienced Operations / Production Manager to take on a key leadership role within their operations.
The Role:
This is a hands-on operational leadership position, overseeing a diverse manufacturing process environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) initiatives, ensuring production efficiency, continuous improvement and team development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage production teams, ensuring operational efficiency and high performance across the site.
- Drive SQDCP metrics to improve safety, quality, and delivery while optimising costs.
- Develop and implement process improvements to enhance manufacturing performance.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, HSE regulations and company policies.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the production team.
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to support business objectives.
What We Are Looking For:
- Proven experience in heavy manufacturing, particularly in alloy components production.
- Experience in finishing or machining processes would be beneficial, especially in an Aerospace or Automotive environment.
- Strong people leadership skills with the ability to engage and develop teams in a high-paced production setting.
- Experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and driving operational excellence.
- A structured, results-driven approach with the ability to manage change and deliver improvements.
- Good knowledge of HSE regulations and compliance within a manufacturing setting.
Operations Manager
Posted 5 days ago
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Our client is a one of the UK's leading engineering firms looking for an experienced Operations/Production Manager (with a strong background in welding and fabrication) to lead and support a skilled team of engineers and technicians within a fast-growing, dynamic organisation.
A pivotal leadership role where you will work to optimise shop floor performance, enhance processes, and contribute to continued growth of the business.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in welding and fabrication and excel in fast-paced manufacturing environment driving operational efficiency and delivering exceptional customer outcomes . A strategic, hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence and a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Permanent on-site Coventry - Hours of work 7:30am - 4pm Mon - Thurs & 7:30am -3pm Fri
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with Senior Managers to align operational and production activities, ensuring seamless integration and optimal efficiency across departments.
- Lead the planning and execution of all projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Conduct comprehensive technical contract reviews, ensuring all customer requirements and specifications are clearly understood, communicated, and met.
- Drive continuous improvement in laser cutting, fabrication, and associated manufacturing processes, with a focus on improving efficiency, enhancing quality, and reducing operational costs.
- Act as a key point of contact for customers, managing relationships, resolving issues proactively, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Oversee production scheduling, ensuring all work is prioritised and planned effectively to meet delivery deadlines.
- Manage and oversee specific project work packages, ensuring clear coordination between departments and timely execution.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
- Proven experience as an Operations / Production Manager within an engineering environment, predominantly within Welding/ Fabrication/ Laser cutting
- Knowledge of engineering processes
- Detailed understanding of engineering drawings
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- An energetic, outgoing and confident manner with natural leadership ability and a "hands-on" approach
Company Benefits
- Excellent Annual Company profit share scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Free car parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Employee benefit loan scheme
Please apply, get in touch to hear more
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Operations Manager
Posted 6 days ago
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Prodrive recruitment are supporting our client to find a Operations Manger
to lead the company's production department s at its local site ensuring that all products are manufactured to specification , budget and time whilst maintain compliance with the companypolicies on health and safety
Responsibilities
Lead Mentor and develop manufacturing staff
drive continual improvement
increase efficiency and reduce waste
monitor the effectiveness of the plant and machinery sorting out changes as and when necessary.
working closely with the General manager.
the operations Manger will also take responsibility for H&S
Person specification for the Operations Manager role.
manufacturing experience in SME
Strategic Thinking
Leadership and Management
good problem - solving Proficiency in ERP and Production software.
Minimum of 2 -3 years in a similar role.
operations Manager role is a 40 hour working week Monday to Friday
Operations Manager
Posted 11 days ago
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Operations Manager
Stoke on Trent, commutable from Crewe, Congleton, Stafford, Market Drayton and surrounding areas
40,000-50,000 + Office Based + Monday to Friday, 37hrs + Pension + Holiday + Company Benefits (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Medical Cash Plan)
Exciting opportunity to take the next challenge in your career, work within a specialist sector and join an international company which is continuing to expand and progress.
On offer is the chance to play a pivotal role at one of their key sites and shape the development of a crucial part of their business and work directly with the Senior Leadership Team.
This market leading company specialise in the development and research of materials for clients across the globe. They continue to grow as a global business, so now is a great time to get on board the team.
In this role you will be responsible to work alongside multiple stakeholders across the business to ensure improvement and development projects are planned, implemented and seen through to completion. The successful candidate will report into Senior Management and have the opportunity to develop and progress their role in the longer term.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Engineering/ Technical/ Manufacturing/ Operations Manager with a background working in R&D and have knowledge of material testing.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to be part of an expanding company and play a key part to the future growth pals of the site.
The Role
*Operations Manager
*Overseeing day to day running of the site
*Working alongside multiple departments, including Design, Quality, Sales, Testing, Technical, Production, and more.
*Management of on-site personnel
*Office based, Monday to Friday
The Person
*Operations Manager / Engineering Manager/ Manufacturing Manager/ Technical Manager or similar experience
*Experience working in a research, product development or testing industry
*Ideally, experience working in either the construction/ building materials or similar sector
*Ideally, holding either a construction or engineering qualification but not essential (C&G, NVQ, HNC, HND, Degree or similar)
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nick Phillips at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Operations Manager
Posted 13 days ago
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Operations Manager – Welding & Fabrication
Location: Coventry (within 20-mile radius)
Salary: £60,000 – £0,000 per annum (higher for the right candidate)
Are you a proven Operations Manager with a background in welding and fabrication? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where driving efficiency, leading teams, and delivering for customers is the priority?
We’re seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take ownership of day-to-day shop floor performance and help shape the future of a well-established, growing engineering business. This role is perfect for someone who combines hands-on technical knowledge with strategic leadership skills, and who takes pride in creating a culture of quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
What you’ll be doing
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Leading operations across welding, fabrication, and associated manufacturing processes
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Driving efficiency and performance on the shop floor to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards
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Overseeing production planning and scheduling to meet tight deadlines
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Acting as a key point of contact for customers, resolving issues and ensuring satisfaction
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Managing and developing teams, promoting a safe, collaborative, and accountable working environment
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Implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and reduce costs
What we’re looking for
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Proven track record as an Operations Manager within a welding/fabrication environment (this is a must-have)
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Strong knowledge of engineering processes and ability to interpret engineering drawings
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A confident leader with a hands-on approach and natural ability to motivate teams
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Organised, detail-driven, and commercially aware
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work across departments
What’s on offer
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Competitive salary of £60,000 0,000 (flexible for outstanding candidates)
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Profit share scheme and company pension
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Free on-site parking
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Cycle to work scheme and employee benefit initiatives
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Genuine progression opportunities in a forward-thinking, expanding business
If you’re a motivated Operations Manager with a welding/fabrication background looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact, we’d love to hear from you.