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Operations Manager
CanDo Laundry Services —Port Talbot
- £34,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Leadership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
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3h
Courier Service Specialist
Evri —Bridgend
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Driving
- IT
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Fleet Business Development Manager
Vertu Motors —Newport
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Business development
- Communication skills
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Operations Supervisor 40
Evri —Bridgend
- £30,000 - £31,825 a year
- Day shift
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Transport Manager
Davies Crane Hire Ltd —Port Talbot
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Construction
- In-person
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12h
Dealerpoint Manager
Volvo Group —Cardiff
- £55,000 a year
Dealerpoint Manager
Renault Truck Commercials —Cardiff
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Management
- Power tools
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Imports/Exports Controller, International Transportation
Willis Lease Finance Corporation —Bridgend
Operations Coordinator (Runtech Industrial Cleaning Services)
Runtech Ltd —Port Talbot
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- In-person
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1d
Area Development Manager
Lanes Group —Mid Glamorgan
- Full-time
- Sales
- Business development
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Powerplant Consultant
Willis Lease Finance Corporation —Bridgend
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
Body Shop Manager
MAPS LOGISTICS LTD —Swansea
- £40,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Power tools
- In-person
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Mobile Maintenance Operative
Keys Group —Swansea
- From £27,976 a year
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Military
- Maintenance
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Multi-Trade Operative
Choice Care Group —Port Talbot
- £29,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Graduate Management Trainee - Swansea
Enterprise Mobility —Swansea
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
Maintenance Operative
Athena Care Group LTD —Swansea
- £28,875 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Travel
- Referral programme
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10h
Wind Turbine Technician
Gael Energy —Swansea
- £25,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Travel
- In-person
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8d
Graduate Management Trainee - Cardiff
Enterprise Mobility —Cardiff
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
Area Vehicle Technician
Welsh Ambulance Service University NHS Trust —Merthyr Tydfil
- £32,557 - £39,631 a year
- Full-time
- English
2d
Senior Powerplant Consultant
Willis Lease Finance Corporation —Bridgend
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office

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Operations Manager

CanDo Laundry Services -
Port Talbot

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Job details

Full-time
£34,000 - £35,000 a year
3 hours ago

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programme
Annual leave

Qualifications

Management
Operations management
Logistics
Performance management
Leadership

Full job description

Operations Manager

Reports to: General Manager

Role Purpose

To lead and integrate all production and transport operations at the Port Talbot site, ensuring safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective performance across the full operational workflow.

The Operations Manager is responsible for delivering daily service excellence, optimising labour and fleet utilisation, driving continuous improvement, and acting as Deputy to the General Manager in their absence.

Key Accountabilities

1. Operational Leadership

Lead the end-to-end site operation from goods-in through production to customer delivery.
Ensure production output aligns with transport scheduling and customer requirements.
Oversee daily production planning and route scheduling.
Maintain operational flow between departments to eliminate bottlenecks.
Deliver service in line with SLA, OTIF, and cost targets.
Assume full site responsibility when the General Manager is absent.

2. Production Management

Plan, coordinate and control the production process.
Ensure correct volumes are produced at agreed cost and quality standards.
Implement and drive LEAN principles and waste reduction.
Monitor and report on daily/weekly/monthly KPIs (PPOH, rewash %, cost per item, labour efficiency).
Coordinate Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
Oversee housekeeping and hygiene standards.
Ensure H&S compliance across the production floor.
Create and manage staff rotas aligned to volume demands.
Lead performance reviews, 1-2-1s, return-to-work meetings and welfare matters.

3. Transport & Fleet Management

Plan and optimise delivery and collection routes.
Ensure fleet is maintained, compliant and fit for purpose.
Manage vehicle servicing, repairs, inspections and cost control.
Oversee driver scheduling, performance and training.
Ensure compliance with transport legislation (licensing, safety, environmental requirements).
Monitor fuel efficiency and transport cost KPIs.
Maintain accurate transport records and reporting.
Act as escalation point for customer transport-related issues.

4. People Leadership

Lead, motivate and develop production and transport teams.
Create a “One Team” culture across shifts and functions.
Identify skills gaps and implement structured training plans.
Manage absence, annual leave, performance and disciplinary processes.
Support succession planning and talent development.
Drive engagement and accountability at supervisor level.

5. Compliance & Governance

Ensure full compliance with:
Health & Safety legislation
Environmental standards
Transport regulations
Company policies and SOPs
Maintain audit readiness at all times.
Support implementation of competency assurance systems.

6. Financial & Commercial Awareness

Support the GM in achieving site budget targets.
Control labour, overtime, utilities, fuel spend and general operational costs.
Analyse performance data to drive cost improvements.
Identify operational savings and efficiency gains.
Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting.

7. Continuous Improvement

Lead structured CI projects to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Standardise best practice.
Improve labour productivity and vehicle utilisation.
Support digital systems and reporting improvements.

Authority & Deputising

In the absence of the General Manager, the Operations Manager will:

Hold full operational authority for the site.
Be responsible for production, transport, H&S and people matters.
Act as primary decision-maker for service continuity.
Escalate strategic or financial risks appropriately.

Key Performance Indicators

OTIF delivery %
PPOH / Labour productivity
Rewash %
Cost per item
Transport cost per mile
Fuel efficiency
H&S incidents
Customer service complaints
Fleet downtime %

Person Specification

Experience

2–4 years’ experience in a supervisory, team leader, or junior management role, ideally within production, logistics, transport, manufacturing, laundry, or another fast-paced operational environment.
Experience supporting the day-to-day running of a team, shift, department, or operational area.
Some experience with people management processes, such as absence, performance, training, return-to-work meetings, or team briefings, with support from a senior manager where required.
Exposure to planning, scheduling, productivity, quality, or service delivery targets.
Experience in transport, fleet, or route planning would be advantageous but is not essential.

Skills

Strong planning and scheduling capability.
Data-driven decision making.
Financial awareness.
Ability to lead change.
Clear and decisive communication style.
High resilience under operational pressure.

Qualifications and Development

The following qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential:

IOSH, NEBOSH, or other health and safety training
ILM or equivalent leadership qualification
Transport compliance training or CPC awareness
We are more interested in finding someone with the right attitude, operational understanding, leadership potential, and willingness to learn. Where the successful candidate does not already hold relevant qualifications, the Company will support them to work towards appropriate training and qualifications as part of their development plan, where required for the role.

Pay: £34,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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