Average Operations Manager salary in the UK

Operations Manager - Planned Maintenance Location: High Wycombe - HybridSalary: £80K - £100K + Benefits We are working with a leading national contractor operating within the property services market to recruit an Operations Manager to lead the operational delivery of multiple contracts, ensuring excellent performance across programme, commercial results, quality, health & safety and customer satisfaction.The Operations Manager will oversee teams delivering kitchen and bathroom refurbs, passive fire, decarbonisation/retrofit, electrical, legal disrepair and voids contracts for housing associations, ALMOs, and local councils. You must have delivered these types of projects for a leading social housing refurbishment contractor and be able to use MS Project to be considered. Operations Manager Responsibilities:Lead the operational and commercial performance of multiple contractsManage Contracts Managers and wider operational delivery teamsEnsure projects are set up and delivered in line with contract and business requirementsMonitor programmes, resources, procurement requirements and performanceEnsure contractual KPIs, reporting and service standards are consistently achievedMaintain strong commercial performance and protect contract marginsLead regular operational and strategic contract reviewsOversee recruitment, performance management, training and developmentBuild strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliersDrive quality, productivity and continuous improvement across contractsTake overall responsibility for operational health & safety performanceIdentify and mitigate operational and commercial risksEnsure contracts are delivered to programme and client expectationsOperations Manager Experience: Extensive social housing construction experienceProven experience managing multiple contracts and operational teamsStrong commercial and contract management knowledgeExcellent planning and programming skills, including MS ProjectExperience managing KPIs, budgets, resources and contract performanceStrong knowledge of CDM and health & safety requirementsExperience working with different forms of construction contractExcellent client, stakeholder and supplier management skillsStrong leadership, negotiation and communication skillsThe ability to identify risk, implement change and improve operational performanceA strategic, proactive and commercially focused approachOperations Manager Salary & Package:You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a full time, permanent role for which you will receive up to £100,000 + Car/Allowance + Benefits.Apply today or contact Dave for more information on .

Operations Manager - Manufacturing Location: Birmingham Salary: Up to £60,000 + 10% Bonus Hours: Monday to Friday, Days Contract: PermanentAre you an Operations Manager who enjoys making things better? Not just managing processes, but developing people, improving performance, and genuinely influencing how a business operates?SF Recruitment are working with a successful, independently owned manufacturing SME in Birmingham, who are looking to strengthen their leadership team with the appointment of an Operations Manager. This is a well-established, profitable business with a loyal workforce, a strong customer base and significant recent investment in its facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. Having invested heavily in the physical operation, the next priority is developing the management structure, strengthening leadership, and introducing more effective ways of working. The opportunity? To take ownership of an established operation and help shape what its future looks like. We're looking for an Operations Manager who can bring structure, energy, and commercial awareness to the business. Someone who is equally comfortable on the shop floor, developing managers and supervisors, reviewing performance data, or working with senior leadership on operational improvements. This isn't a corporate environment with layers of management and rigid processes. It's an independent business where decisions can be made quickly, good ideas are welcomed and the right person will have genuine influence. The roleReporting directly into senior leadership, you'll take responsibility for the effective running and development of the manufacturing operation, alongside wider operational functions. Your responsibilities will include: - Providing leadership across production and associated operational functions, ensuring effective communication and accountability. - Managing and developing supervisors and operational personnel, building a strong and capable management structure. - Driving improvements in manufacturing performance, quality, efficiency, and customer delivery. - Overseeing production planning, capacity, resource allocation, and operational priorities. - Working closely with supply chain, stock control, logistics and other departments to improve overall operational effectiveness. - Establishing clear KPIs, reporting processes and performance management routines. - Identifying opportunities to improve workflow, reduce waste, minimise downtime and control operating costs. - Supporting the development of quality management systems, health and safety standards and continuous improvement initiatives. - Utilising ERP systems and operational data to support planning, reporting and decision-making. - Taking ownership of improvement projects and contributing to the longer-term development of the business. About youWe're particularly interested in speaking with Operations Managers who have developed their careers within manufacturing and understand what it takes to deliver results through people. You might already be operating in a broad Operations Manager capacity, or you could be an experienced Production Manager who is ready to take on wider operational responsibility. Either way, you'll need to be comfortable taking ownership, making decisions and introducing improvements in a business where some processes and ways of working have been established for many years. We're looking for: - Proven experience managing manufacturing or production operations. - Strong people leadership skills, with experience developing teams, supervisors, or managers. - A solid understanding of production planning, operational KPIs, quality, cost control and continuous improvement. - Experience working across functions such as supply chain, stock control, logistics or procurement. - Confidence using ERP/MRP systems and operational reporting tools. - Experience implementing change, improving processes, and driving accountability. - A practical understanding of manufacturing health and safety requirements. - A commercially aware, proactive, and solutions-focused approach. Experience within related manufacturing sectors would be beneficial, but we're far more interested in your ability to lead an operation and deliver improvements than the specific products you've manufactured. What's in it for you?This is an opportunity to join a business that has the foundations, investment, and appetite for change already in place. What it needs now is the right leadership to take things forward. - Salary up to £60,000 + 10% bonus - Monday to Friday, daytime working hours. - Significant recent investment in manufacturing facilities and equipment. - A broad and influential operational leadership position. - The opportunity to develop people, processes, and operational strategy. - Direct access to senior decisionmakers. - Genuine autonomy to implement improvements and shape the future of the operation. - The stability of an established business combined with the opportunity to drive meaningful change. If you're looking for an Operations Manager role where you can make a visible impact, be trusted to get on with the job and see the results of your work, this could be exactly what you're looking for. Apply today or contact SF Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Operations Manager - Manufacturing - Lancashire - Up to £65,000 DOEAbout the CompanyWe have been retained on an exciting Operations Manager role. The business is an established manufacturing business with a fantastic reputation and a great, people-centric culture. The organisation is entering an important phase of development and is looking for an Operations Manager who can bring structure, accountability and continuous improvement across the site. This is a genuine opportunity to make your mark - shaping processes, developing teams and raising standards across Health & Safety, manufacturing, engineering, quality and customer service. This is not a purely compliance-led role. The business needs a practical problem-solver who can move comfortably between senior management discussions and the shop floor, identify root causes and get people aligned behind effective solutions. You'll have significant influence across:Health & Safety and statutory complianceManufacturing, engineering and warehouse operationsQuality and right-first-time performanceContinuous improvementTeam leadership and developmentCustomer service and technical supportInternal, statutory and customer audits The role would suit someone who enjoys owning problems, challenging the status quo and turning improvements into lasting change.Operations Manager - The Details Competitive salary dependent on experienceAnnual performance bonus 25 days' holiday + bank holidays8% employer pension contribution3 x salary life assurance8% employer pension contributionEarly finish on Fridays Operations Manager - Requirements and ResponsibilitiesYou'll be responsible for:Taking overall ownership of operational performance, safety, quality and compliance.Leading and developing warehouse, manufacturing and engineering teams.Ensuring compliance with HASAWA 1974, HSE requirements and relevant statutory regulations.Overseeing risk assessments, SSOW, PPE, RIDDOR and wider H&S systems.Managing statutory inspections and compliance across equipment, facilities and infrastructure.Driving a structured Continuous Improvement programme across the operation.Developing a strong right-first-time and accountability culture.Leading root-cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions.Coordinating internal, external, statutory and customer audits.Working closely with customers and international teams to resolve operational and technical issues.Providing practical troubleshooting support across machinery, manufacturing and processes.Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, reliability, quality, safety and customer satisfaction.Maintaining a visible, hands-on presence across the site.You'll bring:Significant experience in an Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering or similar leadership position.A recognised Health & Safety qualification - NEBOSH Diploma/Certificate, NVQ or relevant degree-level qualification.Strong working knowledge of HASAWA 1974, HSE legislation and workplace compliance.Experience managing statutory, customer and external audits.Solid mechanical understanding and confidence working with machinery, equipment and technical issues.Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.Experience delivering Continuous Improvement initiatives.A strong understanding of quality and right-first-time principles.Excellent communication skills, with the credibility to engage at shop-floor, management and customer level.The confidence to challenge existing practices and make difficult decisions.A proactive, commercially aware and hands-on leadership style.About UsDetail2Recruitment acts as an employment agency in respect of this position. Please note, due to a high volume of applications, you may not receive a response if unsuccessful. For information on how we may use, process, store and disclose your Personal Information, please refer to