Operations Manager - Industrial Solutions

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency seeks an Operations Manager with an Engineering background to drive day-to-day operational activities in the Power Generation sector. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in senior management and a background in Power or Process Plants. The role offers a competitive salary up to £82,500, alongside benefits including a company vehicle and 28 days annual leave.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

28 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays

Pension

Full benefits available

Qualifications

• 5+ years senior management experience in a Power Station or Large Process Plant.
• Proven experience achieving plant KPIs.
• Strong budget and commercial experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work is delivered on time and on budget.
• Oversee inventory and supply chain operations.
• Manage the Field Service & Workshop teams.
• Utilize Lean and Six Sigma for continuous improvement.

Skills

Man-management

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Lean techniques

Six Sigma

Education

HNC / HND / ONC in Engineering

IOSH / NEBOSH certification

Engineering membership

Job description

Overview

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading Engineering and Industrial Solutions Sub-Contractor who operate in the Power Generation, Utilities, Petrochemical and Heavy Industry sector.

As part of their continued growth and investment, we are looking for an Operations Manager with an Engineering background to align with their business strategy. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the day-to-day activities run smoothly and efficiently. They are responsible for overseeing operational processes, optimising performance, and ensuring resources (people, processes) are effectively aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Managing Director; responsible for ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, with high HSE activities and high QA standards to engineering principles.
• Oversee inventory and supply chain operations with the commercial manager, sales and procurement team.
• Delivery of all workscopes ensuring compliance with company standards and processes.
• Attend weekly management meetings and prepare regular reports.
• Manage the allocation of resources to ensure projects are appropriately staffed.
• Lead and manage the Field Service & Workshop teams.
• Deliver the day-to-day business strategy working alongside the Sales & Commercial Team.
• Utilise Lean, Six Sigma and similar tools for continuous improvement and streamline processes to reduce costs whilst improving productivity.

Professional qualifications

• Ideally qualified with a HNC / HND / ONC in relevant Engineering field.
• It would be advantageous to hold an Engineering membership.
• Ideally hold an IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent in Health & Safety.
• Six Sigma / Lean Certifications.

Personal skills

• At least 5 years senior management experience on a Power Station or Large Process Plant with Power / Steam Raising plant; Energy from Waste, Biomass, CCGT, CHP, Refinery, Petrochemical etc.
• Strong man-management and leadership skills with proven experience in successfully achieving plant KPI’s.
• Budget/Commercial/Strategic experience.

Salary and benefits

• Highly competitive salary up to £82,500
• Company Vehicle
• 28 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Full benefits available

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government\'s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.