Operations Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Carbon60 are currently working alongside a leading engineering company to recruit an experienced Operations Manager to lead the implementation and manage a new water treatment plant based on site with on of the UK's most well known food manufacturing business located in Scarborough.
This position will involve all aspects of operations management to ensure that contracted commitments are delivered.
Role Responsibilities:
- Implementation of quality, health & safety and environmental systems.
- Control of operational budgets and site performance.
- Establish and grow relationships with customers and subcontractors.
- Take the lead in contract negotiations.
- Support the wider engineering team with any training requirements.
- Act as the primary point of contact for on site customer.
- Asset Management.
- Liaise with other teams within the business such as finance, maintenance and technical development.
- Control of project costs.
- Analyse operational and process risks.
- Assist with the recruitment activities on site.
Role Requirements:
- Previous experience within a leadership/management role.
- Ability to manage a team of multiskilled staff (engineering, training, finance, quality, sales)
- the Ideal candidate will have a good technical understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering.
- Previous experience within the water or water treatment is highly desirable but not essential for this position.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Excellent customer service skills with proven experience working with customer and clients.
- Business development experience.
This is an ideal role for someone who is looking for a new challenge, helping to grow a new part of an already very successful business.
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package which includes annual bonus, 25 days holiday ( plus 8 bank holidays) pensions scheme and private healthcare.
For more information on this position please contact Carbon60 and ask for Craig Lutman.
Interviews for this role will be held shortly.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operations Manager roles across Carbon60 Global's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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