Operations Manager

FBR Construction Recruitment; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee domestic installations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement in operational processes. Strong industry knowledge of windows and doors, along with excellent leadership skills, is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Industry knowledge of windows and doors essential.
• Experience as an Installation Manager or similar role.
• Proven ability to mentor and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to meet installation targets.
• Manage and mentor installation teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Process improvement

Agility under pressure

Understanding of regulatory standards

Team management

Job description

One of our long standing window and doors contractor clients based in Hampshire are seeking a full time Operations Manager (number 2 to the MD) to take on full responsibility for all domestic installations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient installations on all domestic properties, maintaining quality standards, optimising processes, managing up to 5 teams installations teams, ensuring that health and safety regulations are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to ensure all installation targets are met.
• Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks and implement solutions for continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to resolve any non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
• Manage, train, and mentor a team of supervisors, team leaders and operators.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews and implement staff development plans.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Communicate effectively with other departments such as Human Resources, Sales, Despatch, Quality, Health & Safety and Finance to align production goals with business objectives.

Preferred Attributes

• Previously an Installation Manager or similar as you will be very much involved with all installations.
• Need to be very agile minded and have a real process improvement approach.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinker with a strong focus on operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance standards within the building products industry.
• Understands end to end operations and has a passion for customers.
• Proven leadership skill sets.
• Being a good middle manager, getting people working together.
• Able to deal with conflict and agree to engage in a culture based on loyalty.
• Able to drive change through innovation and systems processes.

You must have industry windows and doors knowledge to apply for this role.