Operations Manager (Heavy Equipment Hire)

Universal Business Team; Andover; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable equipment hire company in Andover is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across teams. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a background in heavy industry or manufacturing. This role offers a salary of £60,000 - £65,000 plus a profit share scheme, and the chance to shape operations as the company grows.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

25 days holiday

Opportunity for growth

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Strong leadership with a hands-on approach and the ability to hold teams accountable.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, with experience leading teams in industrial or B2B environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the yard, workshop and fabrication teams.
• Oversee the smooth handover from sales to operations.
• Manage the maintenance, quality, and turnaround of the rental fleet.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Operations Manager - Andover

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + profit share scheme + 25 days holiday
Full-time, Permanent

We are working with a market-leading business in the sustainable equipment hire sector to recruit a hands-on Operations Manager for their site in Andover. Their innovative solutions support major projects across construction, energy and environmental industries, and the company continues to grow at pace.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring day-to-day operational excellence across the yard, workshop and fabrication teams. The successful candidate will take a proactive, hands-on approach, ensuring staff engagement, accountability, and the delivery of continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the yard, workshop and fabrication teams, ensuring accountability and high levels of engagement
• Oversee the smooth handover from sales to operations, ensuring every hire contract is delivered in full
• Manage the maintenance, quality, and turnaround of the rental fleet, working closely with logistics and external storage partners
• Take ownership of stock control, parts, and fittings to keep the fleet fully operational
• Implement and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Contribute to wider strategic growth milestones in collaboration with senior leadership
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to deliver results

Requirements

• Strong leadership with a hands-on approach and the ability to hold teams accountable
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, with experience leading teams in industrial or B2B environments
• Background in heavy industry, project delivery, or manufacturing operations
• Proven track record in process improvement and KPI implementation
• Adaptable and able to work well under pressure with strong attention to detail
• Commercially astute with good business management skills

Benefits

• Salary of £60,000 - £65,000 plus profit share scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing, innovative business at the forefront of sustainable solutions
• Real scope to shape how operations scale as the company expands
• Supportive culture that values accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement