Operations Manager

Ref: AS6297169

Wigan, Greater Manchester

£60,000

• Permanent
• Project Logistics
• Operational Efficiency
• Health And Safety

About the candidate

A seasoned operations professional with a strong background across construction, logistics, plant hire and engineering environments. They bring hands-on experience coordinating complex project activity, managing resources across multiple sites and keeping teams, suppliers and stakeholders aligned in fast-paced operational settings.

They are particularly strong in planning, communication and service delivery, with a safety-first approach that supports smooth project execution and improved customer satisfaction. Available for a permanent role and able to start in around 2 weeks.

What makes them great?

• Proven Efficiency Improvements: Helped improve project timelines by 15% through better coordination between clients, internal teams and site operations.
• Cost Reduction Focus: Implemented logistics strategies that reduced operational costs by 30% while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Safety-Led Mindset: Championed a safety initiative that reduced incident reports by 20% year-on-year.

Areas of expertise

• Project Logistics: Experienced in coordinating equipment, suppliers, subcontractors and resources across major construction and operational projects.
• Operational Planning: Skilled at improving planning accuracy, streamlining processes and supporting efficient project delivery.
• Health & Safety: Strong focus on maintaining safe working practices and embedding safety initiatives across operational teams.