Operations Manager

Vero HR; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 5% employer contribution

Gym membership contribution

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Bonus/commission scheme

Job summary

Kent Catering Services is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and optimise daily operations, driving performance across our growing business in Sheerness. You will work with senior leadership to improve efficiency and ensure top-tier service delivery across all departments.

The role requires a commercially driven leader who can manage teams, performance, and KPIs while ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction. Competitive salary with bonus potential and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in operations in manufacturing/logistics/engineering environments.
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic mindset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise day-to-day operations across the business.
• Drive profitability through performance management and cost saving initiatives.
• Oversee logistics, inventory, purchasing, and service delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety and industry regulations.
• Develop and lead teams, fostering a positive and productive culture.
• Support business growth through operational planning and new contracts.

Skills

Operations leadership

Commercial awareness

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a well-respected provider of commercial catering equipment solutions, supporting businesses across both the public and private sectors.

Are you a commercially driven leader ready to take ownership of operations in a fast paced, customer focused environment? Kent Catering Services is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead, optimise, and drive performance across our growing business.

As Operations Manager, you'll be at the heart of our business overseeing daily operations, improving efficiency, and ensuring exceptional service delivery across all departments.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership to drive profitability, manage performance, and lead high performing teams, all while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise day-to-day operations across the business
• Drive profitability through performance management and cost saving initiatives
• Oversee logistics, inventory, purchasing, and service delivery
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety and industry regulations
• Develop and lead teams, fostering a positive and productive culture
• Support business growth through operational planning and new contracts

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following

• Experience leading operations ideally within manufacturing, logistics, or engineering environments.
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic mindset
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Experience managing teams, performance, and operational KPIs
• Live within a commutable distance to the site in Sheerness

In return we are offering

• Competitive salary up to £60,000
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (1-hour unpaid break)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension: 5% employer contribution
• Gym membership contribution (~£30 per month, no restrictions)
• Bonus/commission scheme based on sales, margins, and cost-saving performance

This is a senior leadership opportunity where your impact will be visible from day one. You'll play a key role in shaping operations, improving performance, and contributing directly to the company's long-term success.