General / Operations Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations / General Manager to take overall responsibility for the performance, growth and operation of an established engineering and technical business in Ayrshire.

You will take ownership of a multi-disciplinary operation, leading a team while working closely with senior management to drive business performance and growth.

The Role

Responsible for the general running and commercial performance of this site.
Managing operational resources to ensure excellent customer service, efficiency and cost control.
Working closely with technical and service teams to plan resources and deliver customer requirements.
Leading and developing a multi-disciplinary team.
Supporting and driving sales, business development and customer growth.
Identifying new business opportunities and developing strong customer relationships.
Taking ownership of budgets, costs, financial targets and profitability.
Monitoring KPIs and financial performance and using data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety and compliance.
Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Contributing to wider business objectives and helping shape the future growth of the operation.

About You

You will ideally have:

Proven experience in a General Manager, Operations Manager, Business Unit Manager or similar leadership position.
Strong people-management and team leadership experience.
A background within engineering, manufacturing, technical equipment, servicing, installation or another relevant operational environment.
Good technical understanding and the ability to engage confidently with technical teams and customers.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The confidence to be hands-on, visible and involved in the operation.A relevant technical, engineering, commercial or equivalent qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Package

Excellent base salary
Company car or car allowance
Annual bonus
Senior leadership position with significant commercial responsibility
Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of an established businessIf you are an experienced operational leader with strong commercial instincts, people-management capability and the drive to grow a business, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed