Operations Manager
Job: Operations Manager
Basic Salary: £36,000-£40,000
Employment: Full Time
Date posted: 02/08/23
Location: Wickford, Essex
Operations Manager based in Wickford, Essex working within the ground maintenance services and landscape creation sector.
Our client is one of Europe’s leading provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation projects. Operating throughout the UK, France, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. They offer a holistic range of services to support the creation, maintenance and management of landscapes throughout the UK, working with both public and private sector clients to deliver bespoke solutions for each project’s unique challenges.
An opportunity has arisen for an Operations Manager to join their team at Wickford in their Bespoke Department (Sales and Show Areas, Podiums Etc.). Working as an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing the performance and successful delivery of area-based teams. The role will include a number of operational requirements to ensure the safe, effective and consistent delivery of projects.
Further details:
Principal Accountabilities
The Operations Manager will be responsible for general operational responsibilities including undertaking pre-contract site assessment
Be confident in client facing situations and be capable of resolving operational issues
To co-ordinate teams according to contract specifications and workload.
To monitor work progress and performance, taking prompt action when needed and reporting any irregularities
To liaise and work with Client officers at appropriate level to meet expectations in relation to completed / outstanding /additional work.
Maintain records of all tasks completed utilising the Job Management system.
To communicate effectively and confidently both on a one-to-one basis and in groups.
Adhere to HR processes and procedures.
Ensure all HR matters are dealt with accordingly
To understand the law relating to Health & Safety and understand and implement the company’s Health & Safety policy ensuring the completion of Accident and near miss reports.
To understand and implement risk assessments and COSSH.
Manage according to budgets set by client
Full UK driving license.
Wide knowledge of all ground’s maintenance activities.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary
Generous Holiday Entitlement
Pension scheme
A range of flexible benefits, including Cycle to Work, retail discounts etc.
Full training and development aligned with your role
Employee Assistance programme
Plus, much more…