Operations Manager Building & Construction

Job Title: Operations Manager (Building & Construction)

Location: Canterbury, Kent

Salary: up to £45,000

Hours: Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5.00pm + alternate Saturdays 8.00am - 12.00pm

Our Client:

Our client is one of the UK's largest independent builders' merchants, offering a wide range of building, plumbing, heating and landscaping products to both trade and retail customers. Known for their strong customer service ethos and local branch model, the company combines national buying power with a personalised, community-focused approach.

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager to lead our clients yard and transport operations at a busy Builders Merchants. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the smooth, safe and efficient running of day-to-day activities, with responsibility for managing teams, maintaining high standards of customer service and ensuring compliance across both functions.

Benefits:

• 23 days annual leave, increasing with service up to 25 days + bank holidays
• Annual bonus scheme offering up to 10% of your salary based on branch profitability.
• Staff discount on products.
• Unlimited access to the drinks vending machine including lattes, americanos, hot chocolate and more.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Perkbox Discount Platform.
• Financial planning support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free parking.

Key responsibilities within your new role would be to:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the yard, warehouse and transport teams.
• Manage a team of 9 to ensure orders are send out correctly and on time.
• Monitor all goods in/out of the depot.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained, compliant and scheduled effectively.
• Coordinate with internal teams to manage stock levels, deliveries and collections.
• Ensure company compliance of all policies, legislations and procedures.
• Take responsibility for health and safety and any issues that arise.
• Manage, monitor and develop staff members.
• Be involved in strategic development and improvements to the business.
• Oversee transport co-ordination.
• Handle operational issues and customer complaints professionally and effectively.
• Ensure housekeeping is well maintained including presentation of the branch.
• Maintain accurate administrative records.

Experience and skills required for this position:

• Previous foreman/management experience ideally within a builders merchants, logistics, construction or distribution environment.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Forklift truck licence would be ideal but not essential.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong people management skills.
• Someone who is keen to manage and develop the team.
• A proactive and problem-solving mindset with the ability to make quick, informed decisions.

Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on .

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