Operations Manager

Pertemps Bond; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday days

Safe onsite Parking

Full canteen facilities

Job summary

Pertemps Bond in Daventry is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a diverse team of shift supervisors, drivers and warehouse staff, ensuring safe, efficient and dependable operations across all routes. This senior post is on a temp-to-perm basis after 12 weeks, with typical hours from 6am to 9pm as required, and a salary range of £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience.

You will monitor KPIs, drive continuous improvement and cost control while ensuring safety and compliance

Qualifications

• Proven background in transport management, logistics, or supply chain supervision.
• CPC is preferred but not required.
• Strong commercial awareness, communication skills, and a customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Direct shift supervisors, drivers and warehouse workers to maintain smooth workflow.
• Ensure operations follow legal regulations, vehicle maintenance rules and driver hours limits.
• Monitor KPIs for on-time delivery, cost optimization and financial performance.
• Spot bottlenecks on the shopfloor or transport routes and implement quick fixes.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Customer focus

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to support our client based in Daventry.

This senior position is on a Temp to Perm basis after 12-weeks.

Core Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Direct shift supervisors, drivers, and warehouse workers to maintain smooth workflow. Must be approachable, confident and able to build rapport with your team.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all operations follow legal regulations, vehicle maintenance rules, and driver hours limits.
• Performance & Cost Control: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for on-time delivery, cost optimization, and financial performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Spot bottlenecks on the shopfloor or in transport routes and apply quick fixes. This will be a fast-paced environment; the ability to make rational decisions in the moment to better the operation is a must.

Typical Requirements

• Experience: Proven background in transport management, logistics, or supply chain supervision.
• Qualifications: A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is preferred but not required.
• Skills: Strong commercial awareness, communication skills, and a customer-first mindset.

Annual Salary between £40-£50k depending on experience.

Must be flexible to support the operation as required. Typical office hours, between the hours of 6am and 9pm where needed.

What we offer:

• Paid holiday days
• Safe onsite Parking
• Full canteen facilities