James Latham is one of the UK's largest independent trade distributors of timber, panels, and decorative surfaces. As a long-established, family-owned business with history back to 1757, we believe our success is down to our employees and are proud to say that many of our team stay with us for decades. In a recent survey 86% said they would recommend James Latham as a great place to work. We are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to join our established team based in Rochdale As Operations Manager at Latham Timber Manufacturing, Rochdale, you will run an efficient operation including a state of the art mill & manufacturing plant plus transport, to achieve a high level of customer service. Experience of running a timber mill/manufacturing plant, will be an advantage but not essential. You will be responsible for overseeing the operational team, by managing departments heads and supervisors. Health and Safety is a priority, and you will be required to ensure the team adhere to company policies as well as liaise with our Health and Safety Manager to consider any improvements, whilst organising and delivering training. You will be responsible for arranging and reviewing maintenance of all capital equipment and site infrastructure, such as saws, moulders, spray lines, combis, racks, shutters, concrete, etc and utilities. You will need to be highly motivated, organised and enthusiastic, have excellent people management skills and enjoy working as part of a team, whilst also being able to manage your own workload. You will need to understand the regulations relating to a manufacturing plant, commercial drivers and be good with IT. Please see our careers site for job description: https://careers.lathamtimber.co.uk/ You’ll be working in a modern and well-equipped environment which provides opportunities to develop and grow your career. You will be part of a friendly team that continually seeks out new and innovative products and better ways to serve its customers. Benefits include a competitive salary, up to 7.5% matched pension contributions, bonus schemes, a Health Cash Plan, life assurance and a free employee assistance program offering mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support. James Latham – the natural choice Closing date for applications will be Monday 14th July 2025 CV’s should be sent in confidence to the following or via Talos: David Johnson david.johnson@lathams.co.uk Latham Timber Manufacturing, Rochdale