National Storage Operations Leader – Multi-Site Rollout

Spencelooker Recruitment Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension

Wider company benefits

Job summary

SpenceLooker Recruitment is delighted to be working with a UK property investment business launching a national storage platform. They seek an ambitious Operations Manager – Storage to open and operate a growing portfolio of container, open and secure storage facilities across the UK, near Preston with regular travel.

You will coordinate site layouts, fit‑out, branding, security and launches; drive occupancy, income and customer service; recruit and develop site teams; and help shape operating

Qualifications

• At least two to three years’ experience in storage, self-storage, container operations or a comparable site-based business.
• Experience managing day-to-day performance of a storage or operational facility.
• Strong understanding of sales, occupancy, pricing and customer service.
• Experience supervising employees, contractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the operational setup and launch of new storage facilities across the UK.
• Support rollout of approximately 6–10 new locations each year.
• Visit prospective sites and provide input on acquisitions and layouts.
• Coordinate site preparation, branding, security and access control systems.
• Recruit, train and support customer-facing and site-based employees.
• Monitor occupancy, pricing, enquiries and customer retention.
• Travel to existing and proposed storage locations throughout the UK.

Skills

Storage operations

Multi-site management

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Customer service

Job description

SpenceLooker Recruitment is delighted to be working with a UK property investment business launching a national storage platform. They seek an ambitious Operations Manager – Storage to open and operate a growing portfolio of container, open and secure storage facilities across the UK, near Preston with regular travel.

You will coordinate site layouts, fit‑out, branding, security and launches; drive occupancy, income and customer service; recruit and develop site teams; and help shape operating