Head Of Operations

Head of Operations
Based: Sherburn in Elmet
Highly Competitive Salary + Profit Share + Benefits
Run a business. Drive growth. Make your mark.
We’re not just hiring a manager—we’re looking for a commercially driven leader ready to take ownership of a thriving engineering operation and shape its future.
Part of the WEC Group, one of the UK’s leading and multi-award-winning engineering companies, Sherburn Metalwork is entering an exciting phase of growth. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with real autonomy and influence.
What You’ll Be Doing
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll take full operational and commercial responsibility for a 40+ person business unit.
You’ll:
* Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team
* Own the P&L and drive sustainable, profitable growth
* Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency
* Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders
* Shape culture, performance, and long-term strategy
This role offers genuine ownership—you’ll run the business as if it were your own.
What We’re Looking For
You’re a proven leader who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment and knows how to turn opportunity into results.
* Senior management experience within sheet metal / fabrication
* Strong commercial and financial acumen (P&L ownership essential)
* Track record of driving growth and improving profitability
* Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and deliver through others
* Confident communicator who can influence customers and stakeholders
Why Join Us?
* Profit Share Scheme (annual bonus linked to performance)
* Highly competitive salary (DOE)
* Healthcare cashback scheme
* Company pension
* Employee benefit loans
* Refer-a-friend bonus
* Death in service benefit
* Discounted attractions
* Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays
* Work on unique, varied engineering projects
Location & Hours
Sherburn in Elmet (with occasional travel to other sites)
Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
Ready to take ownership of a growing engineering business?
Apply now and be part of a company where your leadership will directly shape success.
Job Type: Permanent
Work Location: In person
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed