Operations Manager

Wolseley UK; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company is looking for an Operations Manager in Luton. This full-time role involves leading a team to manage asset repairs, transport administration, and HR responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have an operational background and people-management capabilities, ensuring service levels are maintained. Excellent benefits include a competitive salary, a pension scheme, and access to various health and well-being initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave

Health and well-being access

Qualifications

• Strong operational background with proven transport management or compliance experience.
• Experience within the hire industry is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrated people-management capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team overseeing asset repairs and transport administration.
• Manage ordering and supplier relationships for spare parts and equipment.
• Work closely with hire manager to maintain service levels.
• Oversee core HR responsibilities for the team.

Skills

Operational management

Transport management

People management

Organizational skills

Job description

Salary:

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Operations Manager - Luton – Fusion Utilities Hire

So, who are we?

We are Fusion Utilities Hire, a part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention?

In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including...

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

As an Operations Manager based in Luton, you’ll be responsible for:

• Leading a team of engineers, operations assistants and drivers, overseeing asset repairs, turnaround times, stock control, goods‑in processes and all transport administration, including route planning, driver runs, tachograph management and audit compliance.
• Managing the ordering and booking of spare parts and equipment, maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure availability and fast response times.
• Working closely with the hire manager to maintain high service levels, ensuring rapid breakdown turnaround and fleet readiness to support operational demands.
• Overseeing core HR responsibilities for the team, including interviewing, performance appraisals, holiday and absence management.

This is a full-time, permanent role working 42.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 7.30am -5.00pm

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

• A strong operational background with proven transport management or compliance experience.
• Experience within the hire industry is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated people‑management capability, with the confidence to lead, coach and develop a diverse team.
• To be highly organised, structured and able to manage multiple priorities effectively

We look forward to receiving your application!