Regional Operations Manager

Cross Rental Services; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contribution

Company sick pay

Group life assurance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

A leading HVAC solutions provider in Scotland seeks a Regional Operations Manager to oversee engineering operations and manage field-based teams. In this role, you'll focus on productivity, team development, and compliance with operational standards. The ideal candidate has a background in operations management, strong leadership skills, and a passion for customer service. This position offers competitive benefits including holidays, pension, and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations management within engineering or HVAC.
• Proficient in managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Hands-on approach to driving productivity and resources.
• Proficient IT skills for operational systems and reporting.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop field-based teams to achieve targets.
• Oversee resource management and maintain fleet records.
• Conduct audits and identify issues to improve performance.
• Conduct site visits, audits, and reviews to identify issues and prevent RFT failures.
• Drive continuous improvement and uphold ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018.
• Collaborate with Technical Team, Regional Sales Managers, and clients on projects.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and policy adherence.

Skills

Operations management experience

Strong people leadership skills

Analytical mindset

Proficient IT skills

Passion for customer service excellence

Education

Gas Safe

OFTEC

F-Gas

18th Edition

Tools

HVAC operations tools

Job description

Hamilton, South Lanarkshire – With regional travel

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Regional Operations Manager to lead our engineering operations in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Reporting directly to the UK Operations Director, you will manage a geographically dispersed team of Field Engineers, Depot Operators, and Driver Installers to deliver exceptional service, operational efficiency, safety, and compliance.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will drive productivity, optimise resource deployment, build high-performing teams, and embody our core values of Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Commitment, and Integrity.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, coach, and develop field-based teams to achieve daily targets, Right First Time (RFT) standards, and acceptable quality levels.
• Optimise daily engineer deployment for installations, deinstallations, maintenance, and service activities; coordinating with Boiler / Chiller Engineers, Depot Operators and Driver Installers.
• Oversee resource management – ensuring teams have the right PPE, tools, training, certifications, and equipment; maintain accurate hire fleet records and uphold depot standards.
• Conduct regular site visits, audits (van stock, vehicle inspections, paperwork checks), and in-depth reviews of daily debriefs to identify issues, resolve problems, and prevent RFT failures.
• Drive continuous improvement – identify challenges, develop solutions, implement action plans, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and innovation in line with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018.
• Manage people performance – create and review Personal Development Plans (PDPs), lead inductions, deliver coaching, and role-model the behaviours expected in our high-performance culture.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Team, Regional Sales Managers, and clients on complex projects, site surveys, pre-installation planning, and long-term relationship building.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental, and company policies at all times.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven operations management experience in engineering, ideally within HVAC, temporary hire, or business-to-business service environments.
• Relevant qualifications (any of the following highly desirable): Gas Safe, OFTEC, F-Gas, 18th Edition, COCN1, CIGA1, CDGA1, COCNPI1LS, ICPN1, ICAE1.
• Strong people leadership skills with experience managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Hands-on approach with a track record of driving productivity, resource optimisation, and Right First Time performance.
• Analytical mindset – able to assess data from multiple sources, identify root causes, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions.
• Proficient IT skills for operational systems, reporting, and asset tracking.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally.
• Passion for customer service excellence, safety-first culture, and continuous improvement

Our Mission:

• We are customer centric. That means we provide excellent and agile service, which is right first time, every time.
• We are trusted partners. That means our customers trust us to work with them to solve complex engineering problems with precision.
• We are innovators. That means we use our expertise to grow our business, constantly looking for opportunity to innovate and improve.
• We are one team. We aim to grow talent by fostering pride and passion in the business, developing our people through education and having fun.

What we offer:

• Competitive (depending on experience)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension (5% employee / 3% employer)
• Company sick pay
• Group life assurance
• Private medical insurance

Click apply now to send us your CV. Let's build the future of HVAC together!

Cross Rental Services is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and upholding ISO standards for health & safety, environment, and quality.