Overview
Operations Manager - Andover
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + profit share scheme + 25 days holiday
Full-time, Permanent
We are working with a market-leading business in the sustainable equipment hire sector to recruit a hands-on Operations Manager for their site in Andover. Their innovative solutions support major projects across construction, energy and environmental industries, and the company continues to grow at pace.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring day-to-day operational excellence across the yard, workshop and fabrication teams. The successful candidate will take a proactive, hands-on approach, ensuring staff engagement, accountability, and the delivery of continuous process improvement.
Responsibilities
* Lead and motivate the yard, workshop and fabrication teams, ensuring accountability and high levels of engagement
* Oversee the smooth handover from sales to operations, ensuring every hire contract is delivered in full
* Manage the maintenance, quality, and turnaround of the rental fleet, working closely with logistics and external storage partners
* Take ownership of stock control, parts, and fittings to keep the fleet fully operational
* Implement and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency
* Contribute to wider strategic growth milestones in collaboration with senior leadership
* Manage budgets and resources effectively to deliver results
Requirements
* Strong leadership with a hands-on approach and the ability to hold teams accountable
* Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
* Strong communication skills, with experience leading teams in industrial or B2B environments
* Background in heavy industry, project delivery, or manufacturing operations
* Proven track record in process improvement and KPI implementation
* Adaptable and able to work well under pressure with strong attention to detail
* Commercially astute with good business management skills
Benefits
* Salary of £60,000 - £65,000 plus profit share scheme
* 25 days holiday
* Opportunity to join a fast-growing, innovative business at the forefront of sustainable solutions
* Real scope to shape how operations scale as the company expands
* Supportive culture that values accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement
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