Abatec are currently recruiting for an Operations (Area) Manager to join our client, a leading service provider in the water and wastewater infrastructure sectors in the UK.
As an Operations Manager, you are responsible for leading and driving the Repair & Maintenance team. You would thrive on taking charge of all activities related to the planned and reactive work program. The purpose of this role is to ensure the successful delivery of projects to cost, time, quality, and safety targets. The crux of this role lies in your ability to oversee P&L and manage productivity and utilization of labour and subcontractors.
This role is ideal for someone who is motivated by achieving results and ensuring customer satisfaction. You won't be the type to shy away from challenges or responsibility. You'll be given the chance to lead a team of individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality work.
As an Operations Manager, you will:
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Work with a team of dedicated professionals and ensure the successful delivery of all works associated with the planned and reactive work program.
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Ensure cost, time, quality, and safety targets are met, managing P&L, and liaising with various stakeholders.
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Be responsible for delivering effective staff briefings, ensuring safety compliance, and liaising with contractors on construction methods.
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Manage construction teams.
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Liaise with clients and authorities and ensure safety compliance.
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Deliver projects to high standards.
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Be a strong leader with excellent communication skills.
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Be organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
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Be passionate about delivering exceptional service.
Our client requires a Project Manager with:
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IOSH safety certificate
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A current valid driving licence
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Supervisors street work card
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A working knowledge of disciplinary and capability procedures
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A working knowledge of accident investigation procedure
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Financial awareness and ability to work to budgets
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Good understanding, supported by experience, of how a water network operates
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Proven ability to deliver improvements to productivity, safety and customer focus in a utility environment
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Experience in supporting the delivery of change initiatives, ideally in a unionised workforce
Salary and benefits include:
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£50,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE
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Company car or car allowance and fuel card
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Private health care
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Matched pension scheme
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Life assurance
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25 days annual leave plus 8-day bank holidays
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Enhanced maternity and paternity policy
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Hybrid working
If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Hayley Fisher on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).
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