Operations Manager - UK

Failte Solar; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

Health Insurance

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Failte Solar UK is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and coordinate our UK distribution network across Redditch, Reading and Glasgow. You will report to the General Manager and ensure operational excellence, inventory availability, and customer service standards.

This role requires strong leadership, ISO experience, and a track record of improving performance in a fast-paced distribution setting. Competitive salary and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Operations, preferably within a distribution environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 regulations.
• Working knowledge of ISO27001 and ISO14001 regulations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in developing operational teams and enhancing performance.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring safety, quality, service, cost and delivery objectives are met
• Ensure Compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001 and ISO 14001
• Drive Operational excellence through performance management and continuous improvement
• Develop KPIs and management information to monitor performance
• Plan resources and workforce according to business needs
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement among the team members
• Support employee growth through coaching and mentoring
• Collaborate across departments to achieve business goals
• Identify operational risks and implement risk mitigation strategies

Skills

Operations management

ISO compliance

Leadership

Process improvement

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location: On site / Reading, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Facilities Management | Operations Manager
Annual Salary range:from £ 45,000.00 to £ 55,000.00

Failte Solar is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Failte Solar UK is a branch of the global Failte Solar distribution network, specialising in renewable energy equipment for residential and commercial solar projects. We focus on Tier-1 solar panels, inverters, storage systems, EV chargers and mounting accessories.

Full Job Description:

Due to continued business growth, we are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and co-ordinate our UK operations across a multi-location distribution network (Redditch, Reading,Glasgow). Reporting to the General Manager, this is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring operational excellence, inventory availability, logistics performance, customer service standards, and cross-functional collaboration to support our expanding customer base. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business and play a significant role in shaping the future success of our UK operation.

Key Responsibilities to include:

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring safety, quality, service, cost and delivery objectives are met
• Ensure Compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001 and ISO 14001
• Drive Operational excellence through performance management and continuous improvement
• Develop KPIs and management information to monitor performance
• Plan resources and workforce according to business needs
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement among the team members
• Support employee growth through coaching and mentoring
• Collaborate across departments to achieve business goals
• Identify operational risks and implement risk mitigation strategies

Skills and Experience Required :

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Operations, preferably within a distribution environment
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 regulations
• Working knowledge of ISO27001 and ISO14001 regulations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Proven track record in developing operational teams and enhancing performance
• Working knowledge of ERP systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across multiple functions and levels of the organization

Company Benefits :

• Competitive Salary based on experience
• Company subsidized Health Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Learning, development and career progression opportunities