Rubicon Recruitment
Operations Manager | Christchurch | Up to £55,000
You know how to keep things running and bring people with you. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role at the headquarters of a well-established, independent safety equipment business, a company where operational excellence genuinely matters and your decisions make a real difference.
If you're someone who thrives on variety, values autonomy, and wants to lead a team in a role with real purpose, this one's worth a closer look.
As an Operations Manager, you will benefit from:
- Competitive salary up to £55,000
- Additional leave rewarded for length of service
- Cycle and Tech Scheme
- Company events and a genuinely friendly working environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Autonomy to lead site operations your way, reporting directly to the Operations Director
As an Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring efficiency across service, hire, and training functions
- Managing and developing a high-performing team, including recruitment and performance reviews
- Tracking operational KPIs and reporting progress to senior leadership
- Supporting project planning and delivery, from initial scoping through to execution
- Maintaining strong client relationships to ensure service needs are met consistently
- Collaborating cross-functionally with sales and project teams to drive successful outcomes
As an Operations Manager, your experience will include:
- Proven experience in operations and/or project management
- A background in construction, engineering, process, or oil and gas industries
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing teams
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- Solid IT proficiency across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- The ability to prioritise, adapt, and perform in a fast-paced environment
This is a role where your leadership shapes not just the team around you, but the safety standards that clients across the UK rely on. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ellie Taylor at Rubicon for more information.
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