Depot Operations Manager: Safety-First & Performance Leader

Exertis (UK) Ltd.; Melrose; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Certas Energy is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead depot operations, drive performance and ensure exceptional results across the business. This role emphasises people leadership, continuous improvement and delivering commercial success in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead an engaged operational workforce, champion a Safety First culture and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering against financial targets and customer service goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering against financial targets.
• Proven track record delivering operational improvements and managing change.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience ensuring compliance with operational procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to balance customer expectations with operational performance and commercial objectives.
• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an engaged operational workforce with a safety-focused culture.
• Ensure outstanding customer service through planning, resource management and execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to raise performance, efficiency and service levels.
• Manage operational budgets and deliver against financial targets.
• Support and implement business change initiatives and strategic projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations and legal requirements.
• Champion a Safety First culture across all activities.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.

Skills

Ops leadership

Budget management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Safety culture

People management

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Financial understanding

Job description

Certas Energy is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead depot operations, drive performance and ensure exceptional results across the business. This role emphasises people leadership, continuous improvement and delivering commercial success in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead an engaged operational workforce, champion a Safety First culture and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering against financial targets and customer service goals.