One of our clients, has a new role for a Operations Manager, based outside of Stirling. The spec is below. If you are interested, or know of someone who would be, please have them apply directly to myself at [email protected]. If you know of anyone please send it, share it through the usual channels. This is an excellent well established and growing company, in a role reporting direct to the Managing Director. Salary on offer, dependent on experience is between £22-£25K. Any questions, please call me on 0131 331 2735 or 07970797544. Job Description On behalf of one of our clients, we are pleased to be recruiting for an Operations Manager for an expanding Electrical Contracting Company who carry out Domestic, Commercial and Industrial work for clients throughout Scotland. They are a well-established company with a number of electricians in the field, and a back office team for the necessary office based work. This new role has come about due to the continuing expansion of the Company and is required to continue with the growth of the Company. The Operations Manager, will report directly to the Company Managing Director and will be the successful link between the office staff and the electricians providing a conduit to all in the company between and to/from the Managing Director. The Operations Manager ideally would have suitable experience in the electrical trade or would be a qualified Electrician. The successful candidate will oversee all electrical work and ensure relevant staff are resourced to accommodate company growth. On a day-to-day basis, as Operations Manager you will assist the team with job planning and scheduling, estimating, purchasing and database management and have involvement in sales and marketing with our Client. You will be responsible on a on-going basis for ensuring that all jobs, work, people, process and information are well organised to deliver great customer service and support the Managing Director in the continuing growth of the business, maximising the opportunity from existing sources of business. This will also include managing the office team, and ensuring that they are working productively and efficiently. Our client is based in the Forth Valley area and covers clients throughout Scotland. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years relevant experience, gained ideally in an electricians/electrical business (or at least a trades background). You will have a background and experience of job scheduling, workflow management and logistics planning. We are seeking a strong self starter, with the ability to learn quickly on the job and develop themselves and the team around them and lead from the front. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills and would be expected to provide examples of this in a work situation. You will be confident in working with people, directing staff and teams with a professional approach being very customer focused. Lastly, you will be IT literate and comfortable using software, including Microsoft Office. Extensive on the job training and support will be provided and this is an excellent opportunity to join this developing Company at the right time in their growth and to have a real chance to make a difference. Roles and responsibilities include: • To assist Managing Director to ensure regulatory requirements are met in regards to electrical works • To assist Managing Director in making sure all health & safety requirements are met for any client work undertaken • To ensure all electrical works are complete to the correct standard and within the allocated time scale • To assist with sourcing and specifying any new training requirements • To assist with tender returns • Customer Liaisons regarding electrical works • Assist reactive electricians on further works i.e. Quotes for parts and ordering • To ensure that all Electricians have the necessary tools and materials required for their day to day needs • To ensure that the Stores are kept up to date, in respect of ordering stock when required and keeping on top of the stores are to ensure that enough parts are available and kept in stock • To go over the existing Client Database and ensure that no work is missed, and that all work carried out is properly invoiced and paid • To seek any opportunities in the existing database for maximising Company sales and income Some of the work that our client undertakes is as follows; • Full Trade Service • Solar PV • Electrical Installation, Maintenance and Testing Services • Fire and Smoke Alarms • Work required for Landlords and Certification/HMO Reports • Door Entry Systems • Energy Efficiency Measures • CCTV and Security including Emergency Lighting • Data and Audio Visual (AV) • Building Warrant • Inspection and Testing (to BS7671 Standards) • PAT Testing Qualifications and experience Experience working within the building services and electrical sector is essential. To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems. You will also require a driving licence. The role has a salary of between £22-£25K for the right applicant with the correct balance of skills and experience.
Posted on: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 11:05:48 +0000