Operations & Installation Manager

Optima Recruitment Limited; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Recruitment Limited is seeking an Operations & Installation Manager in Leatherhead, Surrey. The role leads installation teams, oversees day-to-day operations, and ensures projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard.

You will own installation planning, project coordination, stock, warehouse operations, ordering, deliveries and health & safety, driving continuous improvements across processes and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience managing installation teams or contractors.
• Knowledge of windows, doors, glazing and installation processes.
• Experience with stock, warehouse and delivery management.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage installation teams and contractors.
• Plan installation schedules, workloads and resources.
• Coordinate projects from order through to installation and completion.
• Manage stock, warehouse operations and deliveries.
• Place and monitor supplier orders.
• Coordinate deliveries with installation schedules.
• Manage snagging and remedial works.
• Ensure health & safety standards are maintained.
• Identify and resolve operational issues.
• Work closely with surveyors, installers, suppliers and customers.
• Drive improvements in processes, performance and efficiency.

Skills

Installation management

Team leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

Health & safety

IT & scheduling

Stock & warehouse mgmt

Attention to detail

Decision making

Job description

Operations & Installation Manager

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Travel: No regular travel required

An exciting opportunity to join a growing business in a key operational leadership role.

We are looking for an experienced Operations & Installation Manager to lead our installation teams and oversee the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

You will take ownership of installation planning, project coordination, stock, warehouse operations, ordering, deliveries and health & safety, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage installation teams and contractors.
• Plan installation schedules, workloads and resources.
• Coordinate projects from order through to installation and completion.
• Manage stock, warehouse operations and deliveries.
• Place and monitor supplier orders.
• Coordinate deliveries with installation schedules.
• Manage snagging and remedial works.
• Ensure health & safety standards are maintained.
• Identify and resolve operational issues.
• Work closely with surveyors, installers, suppliers and customers.
• Drive improvements in processes, performance and efficiency.

About You

• Experience managing installation teams or contractors.
• Knowledge of windows, doors, glazing and installation processes.
• Experience with stock, warehouse and delivery management.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of health & safety.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Confidence to take ownership and make decisions.
• Good IT and scheduling/administration skills