Speedy is the UK’s leading hire provider, offering the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant, and support services – everything for every job!
Job Title - Operations Manager
Location - Manchester
Working Hours - Mon - Fri, 07:30 - 17:00, 42 hours per week
Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role within the UK's leading hire provider? Speedy Hire is looking for an Operations Manager to drive operational success, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure top-tier safety and performance across our depots in the region.
Responsibilities
As an Operations Manager, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the operational efficiency and profitability of depots within your region. Your responsibilities include:
* Maximising customer experience by ensuring high standards of service and operational excellence.
* Asset management across the region, ensuring efficient sourcing and sharing of equipment.
* Ownership of the full P&L for all depots within your region, driving cost-effective practices while boosting revenue.
* Maintaining safety standards across depots and customer sites, fostering a safety-first culture in all aspects of operations.
* Collaborating with area managers and the wider sales teams to drive new business opportunities, ensuring revenue targets are met and exceeded.
What You’ll Need
* Proven operational management experience of a large team across multiple sites.
* Ability to deliver sustained growth and profitability through operational effectiveness and service excellence regionally.
* Strong commercial acumen and experience in full P&L management.
* Evidence of sales and profitability growth.
* Understanding of logistics, operations, and sales.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
* Experience in managing Health and Safety practices at work.
* Ability to support your team in delivering our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.
* Driving licence.
Desirable
* Previous hire industry experience.
* Local market knowledge.
* IOSH qualification.
What We Offer
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Life assurance.
* Pension scheme.
* Canteen facilities.
* 95% discount across the Speedy brand.
* Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
* Voluntary Health Cash Plan.
* My Staff Shop discounts and offers.
* Green Commute Initiative for cycling.
* PAM Employee Assistance Program offering free support and counselling.
Why Join Speedy?
At Speedy, we pride ourselves on delivering industry-leading services. As a Regional Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the business, leading a talented team to new heights and driving operational and commercial success.
Speedy operates an industry-leading Work Life Balance initiative, supporting colleague wellbeing through flexible working arrangements, including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term-time hours, and job sharing.
We also provide a Career Line of Sight to help you understand your growth path within the Speedy Group.
Please note, we may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend applying promptly.
Some roles may require a DBS, Credit, or Security Clearance check. We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. All applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK.
For our ESG policies, visit: https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance
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