Head of Operations – Environmental Services, Limerick

Celnor; Limerick; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Staff training & development

Broad exposure to services

Job summary

Axis Environmental Services, part of the Celnor Group, seeks an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations in Limerick. The role covers field services, air emissions testing, lab operations and reporting, delivering projects efficiently and maintaining client satisfaction.

You will manage workloads, coach staff, and drive improvements across multiple service areas to ensure operational excellence and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Operations Manager, Service Manager, Team Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Experience managing operational teams, schedules and workloads.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience improving operational performance and business processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT skills and experience using operational management systems.
• Full driving licence.
• Experience within environmental services, testing, laboratory, compliance or technical service industries.
• Experience managing field-based teams.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures, RAMS and auditing activities.
• Experience working within a growing SME or multi-disciplinary business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations across field services, air emissions, laboratory and reporting teams.
• Coordinate resources, scheduling and workloads to ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Support and develop operational staff through coaching, training and performance management.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met and client deliverables are issued accurately and efficiently.
• Oversee equipment management, servicing schedules and operational readiness.
• Maintain and improve operational procedures and workflows.
• Support the preparation of routine quotations and pricing requests.
• Manage RAMS, auditing activities and operational compliance requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for operational queries from colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Provide regular operational updates and performance information to the leadership team.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operations management

Team coordination

Planning & organising

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Multi-tasking

IT systems

Driving licence

Job description

Axis Environmental Services, part of the Celnor Group, seeks an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations in Limerick. The role covers field services, air emissions testing, lab operations and reporting, delivering projects efficiently and maintaining client satisfaction.

You will manage workloads, coach staff, and drive improvements across multiple service areas to ensure operational excellence and timely delivery.