Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Permanent

45-50k PA

Welwyn Garden City

Reed is currently recruiting on behalf of our Welwyn Garden City based client. Our client, who are well-established within the fibre-optics industry, are looking for an experienced and personable Operations Managerto join their team.

The Role:

• Primarily responsible for the smooth running of the business.
• Ensure that the engineers deliver projects on time, to budget and to a high standard, reinforcing the company’s reputation.
• Support the CEO in the continued development of the company to the CEO’s vision.
• Shadow the CEO for the initial three months to understand the complexities of the business before taking sole responsibility.

The role requires time flexibility since it is not a standard 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. Whilst the majority of the time you will be based at the company’s headquarters, you may be required to work shifts, sometimes overnight to support the operating teams.

The role is permanent with an initial three-month probationary period.

Criteria:

• Proven experience coordinating engineers.
• A background in the fibre optic industry.
• UK Drivers Licence - Vehicle will be provided.
• Happy to travel to sites across the UK.

In addition, we are looking for the following additional characteristics:

• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organised
• Able to work under pressure
• Flexible approach to work
• Good time keeping
• People skills