£60K/yr
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Operations Manager

Posted by Get Set Hire.

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join our team. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis (working 40 hours per week). In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum DOE, plus benefits.

About us:

Get Set Hire is well-established with a well-regarded brand within the equipment hire industry for TV, Film, Photoshoots and Events. We have a proud history and an impressive track record of success whilst ensuring sustainability is at the forefront of everything we do.

About the role:

We have an excellent opportunity for an Operations Manager. In this role, you will successfully lead the delivery of the warehouse, equipment and transport functions enabling high levels of customer service and satisfaction whilst working with the rest of the organisation to reduce carbon emissions and positively impact productions and the Planet.

As an Operations Manager, you will evidence excellent strategic leadership that embraces a values-based approach in all aspects of your work. You will be a confident, effective communicator able to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, have credibility with teams with proven people management skills and can deliver sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities as our Operations Manager will include:

  • Leading the delivery of the current strategy for Operations and create, together with the MD, the future operational strategic initiatives.
  • Leading the warehouse, equipment and transport functions ensuring cross functional working to deliver efficient sourcing of equipment and delivery to customers.
  • Leading the Operations Department to continue to develop the synergies, systems and processes needed to improve productivity and efficiency.
  • Championing the sustainability agenda, ensuring the company stays at the forefront of technological advancement and continues to consider both planet and people alongside profit.
  • Continuing the journey of developing a high-performing operations team - develop, coach, and manage performance to deliver exceptional results.
  • Overseeing the Operations department financial performance, and ensure systems are in place to deliver required reporting and KPIs.
  • Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety, Environment, Government and legislation requirements.

Technical Skills and knowledge we're looking for in our Operations Manager:

  • Extensive experience in leading an operations function, ideally within the equipment hire industry
  • Experienced leader with the ability to grow individuals and teams
  • An ability to lead projects and identify process improvements
  • Experience of customer service and delivering high levels of satisfaction
  • Demonstrated commercial ability and business acumen, including strategic and tactical planning and implementation
  • Committed to delivering on sustainable development (i.e. meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations)
  • A confident and effective communicator/influencer
  • You should ideally live within a reasonable commuting distance of Park Royal

Benefits:

  • Generous holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
  • Long service sabbatical option
  • Private Health insurance
  • Profit Share Bonus
  • Cycle To Work Scheme
  • Learning and development opportunities

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the expanding team – please click ‘apply' now to become our Operations Manager - we'd like to hear from you!