Operations Manager

Ref: AS1081706

Manchester, UK

£50,000

• Permanent
• Terminal Operations
• Logistics Management
• Safety Compliance

About the candidate

A hands-on operations professional with over five years’ experience across airport terminal, ground handling and freight environments. They bring a strong mix of people management, logistics coordination and safety-led operational delivery, with experience leading teams of up to 15 in busy, time-critical settings.

They are now seeking a permanent opportunity where they can continue improving service performance, streamline day-to-day operations and build strong relationships across internal teams, clients and external partners. Available to start in two weeks.

What makes them great?

• Improves operational performance: Helped reduce average turnaround times by around 20%, supporting better customer service and smoother terminal operations.
• Drives safer working practices: Developed safety-focused training that contributed to an approximate 30% reduction in incident reports.
• Delivers measurable service gains: Supported workflow improvements that increased operational efficiency by around 15% and improved on-time delivery performance by approximately 25%.

Areas of expertise

• Terminal and logistics operations: Experienced in managing fast-paced airport, ground handling and freight operations with a focus on smooth service delivery.
• Team leadership: Confident leading frontline teams, allocating resources and supporting staff to meet operational objectives under pressure.
• Safety and compliance: Strong understanding of safety protocols, regulatory requirements and training delivery within highly controlled environments.