Operations Manager

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

Job summary

Axis Environmental Services, part of the Celnor Group, is seeking an Operations Manager for our Limerick office.

You will lead day-to-day operations across field services, emissions testing, and laboratory operations, ensuring on-time delivery, efficient resource use and high client service standards. This is a people and operations leadership role focused on process improvement and performance across multiple service areas.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Operations Manager or similar leadership role.
• 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 in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations across field services, air emissions, laboratory and reporting teams.
• Coordinate resources, scheduling and workloads to ensure timely project delivery.
• 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 readiness.
• Maintain and improve operational procedures and workflows.
• Support preparation of routine quotations and pricing requests.
• Manage RAMS, auditing activities and compliance requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for operational queries from colleagues and clients.
• Provide regular operational updates to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership & people mgmt

Operations management

Team management

Planning & organisation

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

RAMS knowledge

IT skills

Tools

Operational management software

MS Office

Job description

Operations Manager

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Limerick

Compensation: €45,000 - €55,000 / year

Description

Operations Manager – Axis Environmental Services

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Limerick (office based)

Salary: €45,000 - €55,000 depending on experience

About Us

Axis Environmental Services provides environmental monitoring, emissions testing and consultancy services across Ireland. Working with industrial, commercial and public sector clients, Axis delivers high-quality environmental compliance services, helping organisations meet regulatory requirements and environmental obligations.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

About the Role

We are seeking an Operations Manager to join our team in Limerick.

This role is focused on the day-to-day operational management of the business, providing leadership across field services, air emissions testing, laboratory operations and reporting functions. Working closely with the leadership team, you will ensure projects are delivered efficiently, resources are managed effectively and clients continue to receive a high standard of service.

This is a people and operations leadership role rather than a technical specialist position. We are looking for someone who can organise teams, manage workloads, improve processes and maintain operational performance across multiple service areas.

Key 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, Knowledge, and Expertise

Essential Requirements

• 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

Desirable

• 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

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a proactive and organised leader who enjoys managing people, improving processes and ensuring operational excellence.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working across multiple service areas, supporting teams to deliver high-quality work and maintaining strong communication with both clients and colleagues. You will be someone who takes ownership, solves problems and helps create an efficient and positive working environment.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a salary of €45,000 - €55,000 depending on experience and provide a supportive working environment including:

• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing business
• Career progression opportunities within Axis and the wider Celnor Group
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Exposure to a broad range of environmental and compliance services

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business and make a significant impact on its operational performance, people development and future growth.

Axis Environmental Services is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and where opportunities are accessible to all regardless of background. Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and recruitment approach.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to the ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.