Head of operations Work, Jobs in Cheshire (with Salaries)

Head of Operations
Last Mile Group —Warrington
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Construction experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
16h
Head of Sales Operations
Village Hotels - Central Team - Sales —Warrington
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Salesforce
- Hotel
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
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Head of Operational Support
Unipart —Chester
- £63,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Recruiting
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Head of Order to Delivery
Haier Europe —Birchwood
- £60,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
12d
Senior Director, Head of Global Logistics
CSL Seqirus —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Business
11d
Assistant Head of Estates
Petty Pool Vocational College —Northwich
- £39,385.38 - £44,328.59 a year
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
6d
Head of Logistics
Encirc —Elton
- £85,000 - £95,000 a year
- Master's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Head of Product Operations
Sodexo —Salford
- Hospitality
- Continuous improvement
- Agile
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
6d
Senior Director of Field Planning & Activation
Acosta —Stoke-on-Trent
- £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Leadership
Head of Shift Operations - Fulfilment / 3PL
THG Ingenuity —Warrington
- Continuous improvement
Quick apply
Head of Domestic Survey Operations
Maritime and Coastguard Agency —Liverpool
- £63,645 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
12d
Head of Risk
National Nuclear Laboratory —Risley
- From £84,549 a year
- No degree
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
11d
Head of Vision
Radius Limited —Crewe
- Full-time
- Team management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Operations Manager - Manufacturing
Bespak —Holmes Chapel
- £75,000 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing
Quick apply
Head of Product Procurement
Portmeirion Group —Stoke-on-Trent
- Full-time
- Negotiation
Head of Administration
MAJ Law Ltd —Daresbury
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Supervising experience
- Human resources
Quick apply
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Head of Credit Hire
The Granite Group —Liverpool
- £63,774 - £79,228 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
6d
Head of Rental and Used Equipment
Jungheinrich UK —Warrington
- Management
- Sales
- Computer literacy
Quick apply
Head of Product - Video Telematics
Radius Limited —Crewe
- Full-time
- Team management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Head of function complex: Education, Skills and Work
Ministry of Justice —Wrexham
- £50,001 - £60,001 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Education
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
9d

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Head of Operations

Last Mile Group -
Warrington

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Job details

16 hours ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time
Flexible schedule
Referral programme
Sick pay

Qualifications

Succession planning
Energy and utilities experience
EHS
Management
Resource allocation planning
Operations management
Senior management experience
Stakeholder liaison
Technical support
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Customer relationship management
Relationship management
Operational strategy development
Kaizen
Management reporting
Construction experience
Budgeting
Capacity planning
Training & development
Leadership
Team motivation leadership
Operations leadership experience

Full job description

Job Introduction

Head of Operations – Northwest England

Join a leading utilities company where innovation, service excellence and people come together. At Last Mile, we are proud to deliver high-quality solutions across the multi utility sector, and as our Operations team continues to grow, we are looking for a talented Head of Operations to join us.

As Head of Operations, you will hold a senior leadership role with full responsibility and accountability for a diverse operational workforce delivering gas, water and electricity utility works across construction projects in the region.

You will lead operational activity to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, to the highest quality standards, within budget and in line with customer expectations. You will provide clear strategic and operational leadership, with the technical support needed to strengthen performance, improve productivity and drive continuous improvement across the business.

What’s in it for you as a Head of Operations?

Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.

25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
Holiday buy scheme
Discretionary bonus
EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
Up to 7% employer pension contribution
Volunteering Day
Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform
Refer a friend incentive
Stream – Financial wellbeing platform
Employee assistance programme
Car allowance
Hybrid working*
Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
Private medical insurance*
Company sick pay*

*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*

Your responsibilities as a Head of Operations:

Provide senior leadership for operational teams delivering gas, water and electricity infrastructure works across the region.
Ensure all operational activity is delivered safely, efficiently, profitably and to agreed programme, budget and quality standards.
Work with senior colleagues to align operational delivery with business objectives, growth plans and continuous improvement priorities.
Plan workforce capacity and allocate resources effectively to meet current and future project demand.
Drive performance through KPIs, reporting, reviews and timely resolution of operational issues, escalations and non-conformances.
Lead, motivate and develop supervisors, engineers, direct labour and subcontract teams, supporting competence, training and succession planning.
Champion health, safety, environmental and quality standards, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, audits and client requirements.
Manage tools, plant, equipment, vehicles and subcontractor performance to control costs and improve productivity.
Maintain strong governance, accurate site records and effective stakeholder relationships with customers, utility operators, local authorities and internal teams.
Promote innovation, best practice, accountability and continuous improvement to support strategic business objectives and operational excellence.

Experience / Knowledge:

Extensive senior operational management experience, with responsibility for leading large, dispersed and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong background in operational leadership within the ICP, DNO, IDNO, GT or IGT sectors.
Proven success in delivering operational excellence across utility construction or infrastructure projects.
Experience driving process improvement, cultural change and measurable efficiency improvements.
Commercially focused experience managing budgets, financial performance and resource planning.
Ability to manage relationships with customers, stakeholders and regulators in a highly regulated environment.
Relevant hands-on experience is essential, with professional or technical qualifications considered beneficial.

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Head of Operations? Apply now!

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About us:

Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.

We understand construction and we know utilities. We design, build, own, and manage the ‘last mile’ of essential utilities infrastructure.

With a proven history of delivering multi-utility connections across Great Britain, we provide a full suite of utility infrastructure, including clean heat networks, electricity, gas, water, wastewater and fibre.

With a strong track record, deep industry knowledge and solid investor backing, we take a forward-thinking approach to the complex economic, social and environmental challenges of today, to innovate for a better tomorrow.

Through Last Mile and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections.

We’re proud to be both a Great Place to Work® certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.

For further enquiries, contact [email protected] or visit our website at www.lastmile.co.uk

At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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