Operations Manager (Industrial Scaffolding - Germany)

Lead safe, successful industrial scaffolding operations across Germany. Build strong teams, earn the trust of clients and drive sustainable growth.

This is a business that has worked hard to create a culture where people feel a real sense of belonging, whatever their role and wherever they work in the operation. That culture rests on core values and on three commitments: delivering every day for clients and their customers, getting everyone home safely, and caring about your wellbeing.

In this role, you’ll be accountable for the safe delivery, performance and profitable growth of multiple contracts within the division. You’ll also be a full, active member of the management team.

What you’ll do

* Follow and uphold all health and safety procedures, and take responsibility for yourself and your direct reports

* Turn business objectives into clear KPIs and share them across your contracts

* Keep every contract well organised and make sure its commercial requirements are met

* Make sure contract performance is reported accurately and on time

* Lead by example, promoting the company’s core values and keeping in regular contact with the Project Manager

* Tell the Project Manager straight away about any client or official correspondence that could harm the business or its reputation

* Manage and develop your people in line with company procedures, so everyone is competent for their role

* Contribute fully to safe, successful business growth, in line with company policy and regulatory requirements

What you’ll bring

* Fluent spoken and written English and German

* At least 5 years in senior management within scaffolding

* Project management experience and/or qualification

* A track record of P&L accountability within a corporate divisional structure

* Strong business development, operational, commercial and financial experience

* A solid understanding of the industrial services market and what stakeholders need

What’s on offer

* Tier-one package and pension plan

* Life assurance at 4x annual salary

* Employee assistance programme

* Maternity pay and educational assistance

* Career progression opportunities and long service awards

* Refer-a-friend scheme
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed