Operations manager Work, Jobs in Great Dunmow, Ess (with Salaries)

Operations Manager
Online Lubricants Ltd —Barking and Dagenham
- £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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4d
Business & Operations Manager
PrimaryCareCareers —Tiptree
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Human resources
- Flexible schedule
Operations Manager – Retail Healthcare
Elior UK —Upminster
- £57,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
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Operations & Facilities Manager
Camp Beaumont —Chelmsford
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Team management
- Guest services
- Leadership
2d
Operations Optimisation Manager
Gray Dawes Group —Colchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
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11d
Operations Manager
Novanta —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- In-person
Operations Manager
The Hotel Folk —Lavenham
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Operations Manager, DIG1
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Enfield
- Full-time
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
Head of Operations
Uttlesford Citizens Advice —Saffron Walden
- £38,000 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Serving
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
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8d
IT Operations Manager
SPT Labtech —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Leadership
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12d
General Manager – Passenger Transport Operations
4.Operations, LDA —Colchester
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Business development
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Profit sharing
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Retail Operations Manager
Cakes & Bakes —Romford
- £30,000 - £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Bakery
- Employee discount
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5d
Centre Manager (BC)
TCHC Group —Basildon
- £37,000 - £42,000 a year
- Team management
- Travel
- Recruiting
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Sales Operations Administrator
Fascias Etc Ltd. —Colchester
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Commercial driving
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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4d
Operations Manager
Larchbond Facilities —Grays
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Team management
Head of Operations & Business Development
Colchester City Council —Colchester
- £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Business development
- Continuous improvement
Operations Manager and Practice Manager
Crofts Dental Practice —Epping
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
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Operations Administrator
ATE Fire Protection —Colchester
- £27,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
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Dental Laboratory Manager / Operations Manager
Dental Infinity Laboratory Ltd —Loughton
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- In-person
- Free parking
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4d
Head of Operations - Non Food
Medirest —Cambridge
- From £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Budgeting
- Leadership

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Operations Manager

Online Lubricants Ltd
Barking and Dagenham

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Job details

Full-time
£45,000 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Discounted or free food
Company events
Employee discount
Pay rise
Referral programme

Qualifications

Succession planning
Vehicle service booking
Driving Licence
Management
Operations management
Facilities management
Route planning
Internal department liaison
Microsoft Office Suite
Vehicle maintenance checks
Microsoft Office
Warehouse management
Continuous improvement
Team management
Organisational skills
Transport Manager CPC
ADR
HGV Licence
Communication skills
Operations leadership experience
Distribution operations team management

Full job description

Operations Manager
Full time: Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £45,000 (OTE £55,000)
Location: Multi-site (regular travel between all company depots)

About Online Lubricants

Online Lubricants is one of the South East's leading independent suppliers of fuels, lubricants and greases. With over 30 years' experience, we pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, same-day deliveries and out-of-hours support.

Operating from four depots, we are an authorised distributor for TotalEnergies, Q8Oils, Fleetguard, and Petro-Canada Lubricants. With decades of industry expertise, we continue to grow by investing in both our customers and our people.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead our transport and warehouse operations across four depots.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient running of our operational departments, leading depot supervisors and ensuring the business continues to deliver exceptional service to our customers.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being involved in every aspect of the operation—from people management and transport compliance to depot maintenance, health & safety and continuous improvement.

Operational Management

Overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of four operational depots.
Line management and development of four Depot Supervisors.
Drive operational efficiency whilst maintaining excellent customer service.
Support with planning and delivery of same-day and emergency deliveries.
Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
Work closely with Sales, Customer Service and Finance to ensure smooth business operations.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Transport & Fleet

Oversee transport operations across the business.
Ensure compliance with all transport legislation.
Manage vehicle maintenance, servicing, MOTs and defect reporting.
Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed correctly.
Support route planning and fleet utilisation.
Maintain relationships with external vehicle suppliers and contractors.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Lead Health & Safety across all operational sites.
Ensure compliance with HSE legislation.
Maintain risk assessments and operational procedures.
Lead accident investigations and implement corrective actions.
Create and update toolbox talks and operational training.
Manage operational audits and compliance documentation.

Depot & Facilities Management

Oversee maintenance and presentation of all depots.
Coordinate repairs, contractors and site improvements.
Manage security systems including CCTV, alarms and access control.
Ensure depots remain safe, secure and operational at all times.

Leadership

Lead and develop a high-performing operations team.
Conduct performance reviews and support supervisor development.
Manage operational recruitment alongside HR where required.
Manage absence, performance and disciplinary matters alongside supervisors and HR.
Support succession planning and staff development.
Build strong working relationships across all departments.

Experience

You'll be an experienced operational leader who enjoys solving problems, making decisions and leading by example.

Essential

Previous Operations, Transport or Distribution Management experience.
Experience managing multiple sites.
Strong people management experience.
Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
Experience managing warehouse and transport operations.
Strong organisational and planning skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Confident using Microsoft Office.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Willingness to travel regularly between company depots.

Desirable

Transport Manager CPC.
ADR or fuel industry experience.
Knowledge of HGV Operator Licence compliance.
Experience managing facilities and contractors.

Personal Attributes

Leads from the front.
Practical and hands-on.
Calm under pressure.
Excellent problem solver.
Takes ownership and accountability.
Builds strong working relationships.
Continuously seeks operational improvements.

Due to the nature of our business, flexibility is essential. There will be occasions where you will be required to respond to operational issues outside normal working hours, including depot security, emergency deliveries, vehicle breakdowns or other operational incidents.

Pay: £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
Pay rise
Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

Barking and Dagenham, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Operations management: 1 year (preferred)
Transport management: 1 year (preferred)
Management: 1 year (required)
Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Transport Manager CPC (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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