Operations Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to join an expanding, successful Gas and Electric company in Stoke on Trent. They have a varied portfolio of projects, including domestic, commercial and renewable energy.
The requirements of the Operations Manager will be to oversee and manage one of the internal departments within the business, responsible for leading a team and ensuring that projects are completed to the required standards, time and cost. You will also liaise with clients and site staff to ensure that requirements are clearly understood and agreements are fully delivered.
The successful applicant will need to have experience in leading teams to successfully deliver on larger scale projects as well as having a proven history in successful client liaison. Although gas qualifications are preferable, they are not a necessity, however Project Management and Logistical Management are a must.
You will report directly to the board of directors and will need to actively provide operational reports and KPI information.
Requirements
- Ability to manage a wide range of projects
- Dedication to maintaining the highest quality standards
- Proven leadership skills including management
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Good communication skills with an organised and methodical approach to completion of projects
- Commercial awareness with a good grasp of operating under different contract conditions
- Qualifications or experience within relevant industry (gas renewables electricals)
- Skills to develop and motivate others
- Confidence to liaise with client and designers at design and contract meetings
There is a range of excellent benefits including:
Company car
Company events
Company pension
25 days holidays + bank holidays + Birthday Day Off
Free on-site parking
Private medical insurance
Salary will be c. £50,000 depending on experience.
If you would like to find out more and apply for the role, please call Sharna on 07412 428 910 or email sharna@optimal-recruitment.co.uk
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operations Manager roles across Optimal Recruitment'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 General.
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 £50,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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