Operations Lead — Major Projects & Export

Mabey-Hire; Ashton-in-Makerfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health packages

Pension scheme

Job summary

Mabey Hire Ltd seeks an Operations Manager (Major Projects & Export) in the Garswood area. You will lead delivery of major projects, oversee export activities, and coordinate planning, depots, transport and international logistics to meet customer requirements.

Ideal candidates have proven experience in operations/logistics, strong planning and communication skills, and IOSH (preferred). This role offers a competitive package, pension and health benefits within a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational, logistics or project coordination.
• Experience managing complex projects across multiple teams/locations.
• Strong planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercial awareness with understanding of cost control and operational efficiency.
• Strong communication across all levels and with customers.
• Health & Safety qualification (IOSH minimum preferred).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the operational delivery of Major Projects and Export activities.
• Lead and develop the Major Projects Hire Desk team ensuring planning, coordination and customer service.
• Coordinate between customers, depots, transport teams and internal stakeholders for seamless project execution.
• Oversee planning and allocation of materials, equipment and resources for complex project delivery.
• Collaborate with Regional General Managers to align depot capability with project needs.
• Ensure export operations, including customs clearance and international logistics, are executed effectively.
• Work with freight forwarders and internal teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently and on time.
• Drive transport and logistics efficiencies and control operational costs across projects.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Monitor project performance and identify opportunities to improve service delivery and planning accuracy.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Commercial and Operations to support growth and large-scale opportunities.
• Capture and share lessons learned for future improvements.

Skills

Operations management

Logistics coordination

Planning

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Cost control

Communication

Safety awareness

Driving licence

Job description

Mabey Hire Ltd seeks an Operations Manager (Major Projects & Export) in the Garswood area. You will lead delivery of major projects, oversee export activities, and coordinate planning, depots, transport and international logistics to meet customer requirements.

Ideal candidates have proven experience in operations/logistics, strong planning and communication skills, and IOSH (preferred). This role offers a competitive package, pension and health benefits within a safety-focused environment.