Operations Manager

Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Newbury, Berkshire
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Bonus and Vehicle

Coverage: Nationwide, predominately Home Counties including London
Job Type: Permanent

Operations Manager – Construction / Restorative Cleaning Services

Nationwide company is looking for an experienced, proactive and practically minded Operations Manager to manage the Operations function of the business ensuring successful delivery of projects from point of order to completion.

Reporting to and assisting the Technical Director the successful candidate will be responsible for managing, organising and motivating small contract teams throughout the Country but predominately in the Home Counties including London.

Strong leadership skills, including effective time management, prioritising and delegation, are required.

The successful Operations Manager candidate will be required to project plan and manage contracts to budget and time, whilst ensuring a safe working environment in line with Company and Legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities of the Operations Manager Will Include:

• Management of operations team (including recruitment, induction, performance reviews,  submission of weekly wage sheets, target setting and defining training and development needs)
• Responsible for the contracts schedule, including programming of works and allocation of resources and equipment.
• Through liaison with the H&S consultant, develop systems to ensure H&S / CDM compliance.
• Be responsible for compliance and monitoring of subcontractors and suppliers.
• On site project management including start up and new project sites.
• Preparation and reporting of management information.
• Attending client meetings on a regular basis.

In addition you will be in charge of:

• Company vehicles.
• Working equipment.
• Stores.
• Machinery.
• Stock control.

Please note that this role is both office and site visit based so you will be required to travel
To be considered for this position you must:

• Have full knowledge of H&S regulations.
• Have good working knowledge of access equipment.
• Have previous experience working on construction sites / contracting or cleaning industry.
• Be a good all round communicator with excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
• Be good at establishing working relationships and developing personal contacts.
• Be prepared to travel to working sites throughout the country.
• Be prepared to be on call for occasional out of hour working.
• Have a full clean driving licence.
• IT literate (including excel and word and outlook).
• Have proven experience in leading, coaching, inspiring, supporting and motivating  teams.
• Have a good understanding of management / project accounting.
• Be practically minded with good common sense.

Qualifications (Preferred but not essential):

• Construction certificates:  SMSTS, SSST, CSCS.
• Working at Height:  IPAF, PASMA.
• H&S and First aid certificates.

Please apply online with a copy of your CV and covering letter.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application for this Operations Manager role has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.