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Operations Manager/Director - Lifting Moving

Thomas Lee Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN2 7FW

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Mechanical Engineer with experience as an Operations Manager or Director is sought for a role in a UK-based company specializing in the Lifting and Moving sector.
  • The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and managerial experience in the lifting and moving industry, particularly with large cranes or heavy off-highway hire.
  • Responsibilities include overseeing operations from quotations to project completion, ensuring commercial viability, and managing a team of engineers and technicians.
  • The salary is negotiable based on expectations as the role is new, and the position offers 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, along with opportunities for professional development.
  • Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, and all applicants will receive a response.

If you are a Mechanical engineer that happens to be an experience Operations Manager, maybe an Operations Director this is a job opportunity you should read about.

This company has been built from the ground up, in the specialised Lifting and Moving sector they have strived and supplied services and specialised equipment across the UK.

What they need I a motivated and experienced Operations Manager to join the team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and a proven track record in managing complex projects. It would be great if you are from a moving and handling industry like large cranes, or heavy off highway hire where the work requires a lot of engineering to do the job.

This role will involve overseeing all aspects of the operations, from initial quotations to project completion, ensuring commercial viability and efficient financial control.

Responsibilities:

  • Managed and controlled mechanical engineering works across the UK.
  • Ensure projects are executed profitably from quotation to completion.
  • Collaborate with the CEO and financial control team to optimize operations.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Manage and mentor a team of engineers and technicians.
  • Resolve technical issues and provide expert guidance.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
  • Experience in a managerial role within the lifting and moving industry.
  • Proven track record of successful project management and financial control.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Engineering [relevant software, e.g., CAD, project management tools].

Working Hours:

  • There will be days where you will be on-site, and travelling with the team, and days in the office hours will vary depending on workload.

Benefits:

  • Apologies - The salary advertised is just a guide, it isn't set as this is a new role, let's talk about your expectations.
  • 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment.

If you are interested and reading this advert not on my website, and fancy a chat, google me Mark Hopkins at Thomas Lee Recruitment all comms lead to me.

This role is only open to people with the right to work in the UK.

All applicants will be responded too.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.