Average Operations Manager salary in the UK

Job Title: Operations Manager Location: Highview Farm, Newyears green lane, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6LX Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full time Hours: 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday About Us: Envar is a producer and supplier of high quality soil improver, woodland garden mulch, wood chip and biomass. We operate green waste composting sites across England with sites in Surrey, Northamptonshire, West London, Essex, Kent and Suffolk as well as our flagship site in Cambridgeshire where we also process food waste. In addition to composting Envar also recycle coffee grounds. About the role: Envar are looking for an Operations Manager to manage day to day site operations of the West London Composting Facility including the transfer station and commercial units. Responsibilities: Uphold Health and Safety and Environmental compliance across the site and third party suppliers.Arranging site operations to ensure that optimum throughput is achieved at the desired levelEnsuring that KPIs are reported, delivered and targets metEnsuring that there is sufficient labour resource to satisfy input and output requirementsAbility to ensure that sufficient space is available to receive incoming waste according to predictionsEnsure that plant and machinery is fit for purpose, serviced and compliant with all legislation.Produce CAPEX plans to ensure that plant and machinery is replaced in a timely manner.Review reports to determine profitability and areas of improvementMaintain a positive outlook and attitude about the organisation and its goals, this will directly translate to how the staff takes on challenges and processes changesAid in marketing and public relations for the companyReporting of key financial indicators on a timely manner when requestedCreate a competent team on site. About you: Essentials: Withold experience of managing a team and have sound understanding of the machinery which it operatesExcellent written and verbal communication skills in order to work with, provide advice to, train, and promote excellence operational efficiencies.The ability to organise and prioritise workloadA flexible approach to working hours, ability to travel to other sites within the Envar Group (infrequent)Knowledge of machinery operationsKnowledge of business process and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations etc.)Strong ability to assess time it takes to perform a taskIOSHCOTC for all relevant activities on site under direct responsibilityDevelop a positive health and safety cultureProvide guidance and advice to management Desirable: Working towards IOSHWorking towards COTC for all relevant activities on site under direct responsibility Benefits: Life Insurance with access to GP24Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance ProgrammeElectric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employeesCycle to work schemeCompany EventsGymFlex salary sacrifice Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role. Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa's at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Operations Manager, Production Manager, General Manager, Logistics Operations Manager, Operations Lead may also be considered for this role.

We are looking for an experienced people manager join to a company as an Operations Manager. This role will focus on managing a growing team, providing the highest-level operations and strategic support and aiding with general business improvement within the company. Based in Bicester, this is an office-based role where you will be working Monday to Thursday 08:45-17:30 and Friday 08:45-16:30. Offering £35,000-£40,000 per annum dependent on experience. Duties of the Operations Manager: Lead, support, and develop the Planning Coordinators responsible for scheduling engineers nationwide.Oversee accurate and efficient scheduling, ensuring the right engineers are deployed to the correct sites.Identify training gaps among engineers and escalate or support solutions as needed.Provide day-to-day coaching, guidance, and performance support to team members.Offer high-level operational support to the Head of Internal Operations.Analyse recurring issues, identify root causes, and implement long-term solutions.Review processes and systems, highlight inefficiencies, and recommend or implement improvements.Use operational technology and scheduling tools confidently, supporting the team's adoption of new systems or changes.Foster a positive, engaged, and collaborative working environment within the department.Providing telephone/email support to field-based staff where required. Contribute to the continuous business improvement process and to the meeting of business objectives.Personal Attributes:Previous People Management experience. Computer literate and confident using Word, Excel, Outlook, CRM’s and Operational systems. Quick learner picking up new technology as required. Self-motivated, able to work on your own initiative.Confident in leading a team. Experience managing scheduling and field staff. Interested in your team’s progress and development. Proactive in your position, keen to be involved in all levels. The company also offers 25 days plus bank holidays with increased days up to 30 days with service. If you are looking for a new position and have the experience mentioned above, please apply now! K2 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Operations Manager will lead and continuously improve all site operations, including Production, Manufacturing, Process Development, Process Setting, and Packing. As a key member of the Site Operations Leadership Team, the role is responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance. Client Details Our client based in Plymouth s a well-established manufacturing organisation operating in a regulated, quality-focused environment. They have a strong track record of investment in people, systems, and process improvement to support long-term growth and customer satisfaction. Description As Operations Manager your responsibilities will include: Lead site-wide operations including Production, Manufacturing, Process Development, and Packing Champion a strong Safety First culture and ensure compliance with H&S standards Drive quality performance through robust process control and structured problem-solving Deliver operational performance across OEE, cost, quality, and delivery metrics Lead and embed Lean and continuous improvement initiatives Develop people capability through coaching, performance management, and succession planning Manage operational budgets, capacity planning, and waste reduction Profile As an Operations Manager you will be able to demonstrate: Proven Operations or Production Manager within a manufacturing environment Strong experience leading multi-functional teams and complex processes Track record of deploying Lean / CI tools and driving change Confident leader with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Safety-focused, results-driven, and resilient under pressure Job Offer Excellent package and benefits