Head of operations Work, Jobs in Ayr, Say (with Salaries)

Head of HR
Brodie Engineering Ltd —Kilmarnock
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Human resources
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
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3d
Assistant Operations Manager
Horizon Hotel —Ayr
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Junior Compliance Officer (9 month Maternity Cover)
Detertech —Prestwick
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
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12d
Facilities Management Services Co-ordinator
Mitie —Prestwick
- 12 hour shift
- Customer service
- Communication skills
7d
Kitchen Team Manager
Haven —Ayr
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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6d
Joiner
Heads of Ayr Holiday Park —Ayr
- £16 - £18 an hour
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Driving
- Construction
- Free parking
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Delivery Driver
Spearhead —Kilmarnock
- £13.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Driving
- IT
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Commis Chef
Prestwick Golf Club —Prestwick
- Up to £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Bakery
- Driving
- Free parking
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Restaurant Manager
Fitzsimmons Group —Irvine
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Management
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Sous Chef
The Loans Inn —Troon
- £35,750 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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4d
Commercial Manager
Cabot Financial —Saltcoats
- Sales
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Employee discount
3d
Sous Chef
SimpsInns Ltd —Irvine
- £35,750 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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2d
Sous Chef
Vito's Restaurant —Prestwick
- From £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Employee discount
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3d
Assistant Cafe Bar Manager
CentreStage Communities Ltd —Kilmarnock
- £28,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Customer service
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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3d
Sous Chef
RAD Hotel Group —Cumnock
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Hotel
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6d
Chef/Cook
The Garage Kilmarnock —Kilmarnock
- From £13 an hour
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Chef de Partie
RAD Hotel Group —West Kilbride
- Weekend availability
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Employee discount
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Commis Chef/Chef de Partie
The Waterside Hotel —West Kilbride
- £12.50 - £12.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Driving
- Free parking
- Store discount
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6d
Senior Sous Chef
RAD Hotel Group —West Kilbride
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Employee discount
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11d
Bank Chef
Priory —Ayr
- £14.67 an hour
- Communication skills
- Kitchen experience
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Head of HR

Brodie Engineering Ltd -
Kilmarnock

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Job details

Part-time
£60,000 - £70,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Branding
Business Management
Management
Human resources
Business
Communication skills

Full job description

About Us

Brodie Engineering is an established leading rolling stock engineering business offering a comprehensive range of refurbishment, maintenance, overhaul, engineering support, project management, and repair services to the UK rail and light rail sector. The business has gone through a significant period of growth and is highly regarded within the rail industry for its high-quality delivery.

Operating from two depots in Kilmarnock, Scotland we also provide a mobile service to the rail industry over the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland.

Key clients include ScotRail, Northern Rail and Caledonian Sleeper.

Overview

Brodie Engineering is setting up a new HR function to support business growth. This is a fabulous and unusual opportunity to be involved in setting up a brand-new HR team. Brodie Engineering has doubled in size in the last 12 months, and there is a need to establish a modern and progressive HR function. The role will be accountable for ensuring that the basics of HR are in place, and that the business is fully compliant with all aspects of UK employment legislation. In addition, there will be the need to design and implement an HR Strategy which helps drive the organisation to be an employer of choice. There are not many roles that offer the opportunity to blend HR with true transformational change. The role will lead an HR and Payroll Administrator.

The Head of HR will be responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that align with the company's objectives and foster a positive work environment whilst improving business performance. This role requires a strategic thinker who can effectively manage HR initiatives, drive organisational growth, and support the development of people. This role will lead the shaping and continuous improvement of core HR operational functions across the employee life cycle. The role will work 5 days a week, on site, with a 1.30pm finish on a Friday.

Duties

1. HR Strategy and Leadership

· Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the company’s engineering and business objectives

· Act as a trusted adviser to the leadership team on people-related matters

· Lead and mentor the HR team, fostering continuous improvement and professional development

2. Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning

· Accountable for the recruitment for engineering, technical, and head office support roles, ensuring a robust and diverse talent pipeline is maintained

· Implement workforce planning to support project-based demands and long-term growth, ensuring that the business future proofs the skills needed

· Drive employer branding efforts to position the company as an employer of choice in the engineering sector

3. Learning, Development and Performance

· Design and oversee career development pathways for engineers, technicians, and leaders

· Implement performance management frameworks that support innovation, accountability, and technical excellence

· Champion leadership development initiatives to build strong management capability across the business

4. Culture, Engagement and Employee Relations

· Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and safety-conscious culture that aligns with organisational values

· Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement and wellbeing

· Oversee employee relations, providing guidance on conflict resolution, performance issues, and policy interpretation

· Manage any complex employee relations issues as required

5. Pay, Benefits and HR Operations

· Ensure competitive pay structures are in place which attract, retain and reward all staff

· Monitor HR metrics to drive data informed decision making and highlight potential business issues, seeing effective solutions to mitigate these

· Continually review employee benefits to ensure these are effective

· Manage the employee benefits suppliers and contracts

6. Compliance, Risk, Health and Safety

· Ensure compliance with employment law, engineering-sector employment standards, and industry-specific regulations.

· Support the Health and Safety function to uphold a strong safety culture across all engineering sites.

· Manage HR related risks, including documentation, audits, and policy compliance

· Support the delivery of an effective payroll process

· Manage the occupational health suppliers and contracts

6. Employee Engagement

· Create an effective employee engagement plan, supported by an annual staff survey process

· Develop and implement an internal communications plan that drives high levels of employee engagement

Key Relationships

· Human Resources team

· Directors

· Line Managers and Supervisors

· External suppliers

· External organisations and partners

Key Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience as Head of HR or senior HR leader within an engineering, manufacturing or similar technical environment.
A strong understanding of engineering environment would be an advantage
Demonstrated ability to develop HR strategy and lead organisational change
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
Experience managing HR teams and developing HR capability
Ability to work in a fast-paced, project driven environment
Strong knowledge of HR systems and analytics tools

Qualifications

Degree in Human Resources, Business Management or related discipline
CIPD Level 5 or 7, working towards or having attained chartership

Personal Attributes

Strategic mindset with operational expertise
High emotional intelligence and strong influencing skills
Proactive, solution-focused, and resilient
Passionate about people development and organisational culture

Benefits

As well as a highly competitive salary (between £60,000 and £70,000 pro rata) you will also benefit from our comprehensive benefits package which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, private medical insurance (after 2 years’ service), hospital cash plan, contributory pension scheme and other employee benefits.

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter which explains how you meet the skills and experience needed for this role. In addition, please include your current salary and notice period.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £60,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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