Head of Operations | AT-PAC UK

Doka GmbH; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scaffolding solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead operational performance across the UK & Ireland. The role involves driving operational excellence, managing inventory strategies, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a background in the scaffolding or construction industry. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a customer-focused organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in operations.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and operational processes.
• Background in scaffolding, construction or industrial services preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Financial and commercial acumen with a passion for operational excellence.
• Strong relationship-building and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational planning and improvement initiatives.
• Support budgeting, growth planning, and KPI delivery.
• Implement and enhance operational policies and practices.
• Oversee inventory strategy, forecasting, and utilization.
• Support pricing strategies and cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Drive solutions and support ongoing business improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Operational processes

Communication

Decision-making

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Operating within the newly established umdasch Industrial Solutions division — under the same umbrella as Doka within the Umdasch Group — AT-PAC is a global leader in scaffolding solutions. Specializing in the industrial market segment, AT-PAC focuses on serving all scaffold contractors and industrial service companies across a variety of sectors.

AT-PAC became fully integrated into the Umdasch Group in 2023, combining its 25 years of industrial scaffolding expertise with Doka’s 150-year legacy in formwork and shoring. This strategic move reinforced AT-PAC’s commitment to strengthening its global market position and delivering exceptional solutions to the industrial sector. Since then, AT-PAC has taken on the role of competence center for scaffolding within the Umdasch Group, ensuring a unified supply model and facilitating the seamless sharing of expertise and resources across divisions.

Looking ahead, AT-PAC will continue to drive innovation, focusing on the technical development of its scaffolding systems and digital solutions. As we expan our global footprint, we remain dedicated to delivering safety and efficiency through our scaffolding solutions and drive the success of industrial projects worldwide.

Job Description

As AT-PAC continues to expand across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Operations to join our leadership team. As Head of Operations, you will lead and scale our operational performance across the UK & Ireland, partnering with the regional leadership to shape strategy, improve efficiency, and ensure exceptional service delivery. You will drive operational excellence, strengthen commercial performance, and build a high-performance culture rooted in teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

Operational & Strategic Leadership

• Lead operational planning, performance, and improvement initiatives
• Support budgeting, growth planning, and KPI delivery
• Implement and enhance operational policies and best practices

Commercial & Inventory Management

• Oversee inventory strategy, forecasting, and utilisation
• Support pricing strategies and cost-efficiency initiatives
• Reduce stock losses and optimise asset use
• Develop, support, and align operational teams
• Foster a positive performance-driven culture
• Strengthen communication and cross-functional partnerships

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with senior leadership to manage priorities and resources
• Drive solutions, identify risks, and support ongoing business improvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in operations
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and operational processes
• Background in scaffolding, construction or industrial services preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills
• Financial and commercial acumen (P&L, budgeting, forecasting)and passion for operational excellence
• Strong relationship‑building and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Additional Information

As a customer‑focused organization, we understand that our greatest assets are our employees, which is why we are consistently looking for talented professionals who are keen to develop their career in this challenging industry. Come on board and be part of the AT‑PAC family!