Works manager Work, Jobs in Plymouth, Eng (with Salaries)

General Manager
Summit Workforce —Plymouth
- £35,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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1d
General Manager
Fowlescombe Farm —Ivybridge
- From £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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8d
Cemetery & Crematorium Officer
Milton-Keynes-Council —Crown Hill
- £32,061 - £36,363 a year
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Regional Trainer
OCS Group —Plymouth
- Monday to Friday
- Travel
- Contracts
Quick apply
Assistant to Head of Operations (FTC)
Sartorius —Stonehouse
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Contract Works Manager (Major Work)
plymouthcommunityhomes —Plymouth
- £48,941 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Deputy Manager
Iceland —Plymouth
- £31,080 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Retail management
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Chef manager with opportunity for Profit Share Partner
Hana Group —Plymstock
- £28,000 - £62,000 a year
- Part-time
- Serving
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
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5d
Customer Services Manager
Sunray Fly Fish —Launceston
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- English
Quick apply
13d
Kitchen Manager
Slug And Lettuce —Plymouth
- £34,500 - £38,500 a year
- Full-time
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Lifeguard
St Mellion Estate —Plymouth
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Head of Department – Sheet Metal (3rd Shift)
Rittal-CSM —Plymouth
- £44,100 - £46,755 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Site Manager
Sureserve —Plymouth
- Up to £42,500 a year
- IT
- Construction
Quick apply
Store Supervisor
Footasylum —Plymouth
- Part-time
- Sales
Quality Coordinator
Applied Automation —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- IT
17h
Technical Manager
Riverford Organic Dairy —Buckfastleigh
- £38,000 - £45,000 a year
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Quick apply
8d
Caravan Sales Manager
Park Holidays UK —Looe
- Up to £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Plant Manager
Schneider Electric —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Management
- English
- Continuous improvement
Operations Manager
Elder Tree Befriending —Plymouth
- £35,350 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
- In-person
Quick apply
6d
Quality Manager
Kier Group —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible schedule

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General Manager

Summit Workforce -
Plymouth

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£35,000 - £42,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Annual leave
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Management
GCSE
Continuous improvement
Leadership
Communication skills
Marketing

Full job description

Summit Workforce is recruiting on behalf of an ambitious and well-established organisation seeking an experienced General Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversee the day-to-day running of its operations.

This is an opportunity to step into a senior leadership position where your decisions will have a direct impact on business performance, operational efficiency, employee engagement, and long-term growth. We're looking for someone who can inspire teams, embrace new ideas, and confidently lead a business through its next stage of development.

Why This Role?

As General Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring every area of the business operates effectively while driving improvements in performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to develop strategic objectives, oversee operational delivery, and create an environment where people and the business can thrive.

This is a varied leadership role that combines commercial decision-making with hands-on operational management.

Key Accountabilities

Provide clear leadership and direction across multiple departments, ensuring business objectives are achieved.
Develop and implement operational strategies that support sustainable business growth.
Oversee the daily running of the organisation, ensuring efficiency, quality, and service standards are consistently maintained.
Lead, mentor, and develop managers and employees, creating a positive and high-performing workplace culture.
Manage recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
Monitor operational performance through key performance indicators and implement improvement plans where required.
Analyse financial reports, budgets, and sales data to support informed business decisions.
Take ownership of operational budgets, cost control, and resource planning.
Identify opportunities to improve profitability, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors, and key stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and health and safety requirements.
Lead business improvement projects, organisational change initiatives, and continuous improvement programmes.
Prepare reports and present operational updates to senior leadership where required.

About You

You'll be a confident leader with strong commercial awareness and the ability to motivate others while delivering measurable business results.

To succeed in this role, you'll ideally have:

Proven experience as a General Manager, Operations Manager, or in a comparable senior leadership position.
A successful track record of managing teams and improving operational performance.
Strong financial awareness, including experience managing budgets and analysing business performance.
Excellent leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
Outstanding organisational abilities with the confidence to manage multiple priorities.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organisation.
The ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced business environment.
A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Desirable Experience

Applications would be particularly welcomed from candidates with experience in:

Multi-site or multi-department operations.
Retail, hospitality, logistics, manufacturing, facilities management, or service-led industries.
Business transformation and change management projects.
Sales performance management and commercial growth strategies.
Leadership qualifications such as ILM, CMI, or equivalent professional training.
Managing diverse teams within fast-paced operational environments.

What You'll Receive

In return for your expertise and leadership, you'll have the opportunity to join an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and long-term success.

The package includes:

Competitive salary based on experience.
Performance-related bonus opportunities.
Company pension scheme.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Ongoing leadership training and professional development.
Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
Employee wellbeing initiatives and support programmes.
Additional employee benefits and recognition schemes.

Employment Details

Position: General Manager

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: On-site

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Reporting to: Managing Director

Equal Opportunities

Summit Workforce is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and supportive recruitment experience for all applicants.

Summit Workforce is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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works manager jobs in plymouth, eng

General Manager

General Manager

Cemetery & Crematorium Officer

Regional Trainer

Assistant to Head of Operations (FTC)

Contract Works Manager (Major Work)

Deputy Manager

Chef manager with opportunity for Profit Share Partner

Customer Services Manager

Kitchen Manager

Lifeguard

Head of Department – Sheet Metal (3rd Shift)

Site Manager

Store Supervisor

Quality Coordinator

Technical Manager

Caravan Sales Manager

Plant Manager

Operations Manager

Quality Manager

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