Operations Manager

Operations Manager - ENW

Our Company

Since its formation in 2000, Network Plus Group has gone from strength to strength following successful contract awards and acquisitions. The Group comprises Network Plus Services, Go Traffic Management, Capital Traffic Management, EOS and Network Plus Multi Utility.

Network Plus is now one of the UKs leading utility and infrastructure providers, with offices and depots stretching from Carlisle to the South coast. We deliver services to clients and the public 24/7/365.

Core services include repair, maintenance, construction and installation of utility and infrastructure assets. We provide traffic management through our sister businesses; Go Traffic Management and Capital Traffic Management. Vegetation management and tree cutting activities are provided through EOS Contracting.

We pride ourselves on hiring and retaining fantastic people. We aim to be inclusive and respectful in the way we develop our people.

Our Role

Based at our Tebay/Preston offices, as an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for delivering our utility arboriculture work programmes through a large team of resources. These resources will include a blend of DLO and sub-contractors.

You will provide operational management ensuring that our vegetation management works programme is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to our Clients expectations. In addition to Health and Safety, customer service is critical. You will ensure that work is carried out in a manner which meets or exceeds customer expectations and adopts a right first time approach.

Key Responsibilities

Building and managing relationships with ENW through open dialogue.

Delivering contract KPIs

Leading team of operational and support staff

Working closely with commercial team to ensure contract profitability is in line with expectation

Promoting a can do work ethic within the teams

Ensuring all staff deliver safe, compliant work

Experience and Qualifications

Experience of working in Utilities, Utility arboriculture an advantage

Good verbal communication skills

Good management skills

Financial and commercial awareness

Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word

Full UK Driving Licence

Network Plus at a Glance

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UKs major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances

Salary and Benefits

We offer a £42,000 to £50,000 salary with benefit package to include a performance related bonus.

We have employee benefits packages in place for childcare, cycle to work and gym membership.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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