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Operations Manager

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 49,000 - 52,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Operations Manager - Leakage Framework

Location: Scotland (Edinburgh, Lanarkshire & Borders)
Salary: Up to £52,000 DOE

Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the delivery of a major Leakage Framework contract across Scotland's South Region. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for operational performance, health & safety, people management, customer service and commercial delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead field-based operational teams across the region.

  * Ensure contractual, customer and performance targets are achieved.

  * Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

  * Promote a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture.

  * Manage budgets, performance data and operational reporting.

  * Develop, motivate and support operational teams.

  * Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

  * Support recruitment, training, succession planning and employee development.

Essential Requirements

  * Proven Operations Manager or Senior Operations leadership experience.

  * Strong people management and leadership skills.

  * Excellent health & safety knowledge.

  * Experience managing operational performance and budgets.

  * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

  * Ability to analyse data, solve problems and drive improvement.

Desirable

  * Utilities, water, leakage or field operations experience.

  * Experience managing geographically dispersed teams.

  * Knowledge of Scottish Water frameworks.

  * Power BI or advanced Excel reporting skills.

Transferable Sectors Considered

We welcome applications from candidates with operational leadership experience within:

  * Water Utilities

  * Gas Networks

  * Wastewater & Drainage

  * Telecoms & Fibre

  * Metering Operations

  * Highways Maintenance

  * Utility Infrastructure

  * Field Service Operations

  * Power & Renewables

  * Civil Engineering

  * Facilities Management

  * Multi-Site Service Operations

Interested?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a business that values safety, performance and people, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All applicants will be considered based on their skills, experience and suitability for the role.

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