Operations Manager (Scaffolding / Access Background)

NEW VACANCY! (SC3665)

OPERATIONS MANAGER (SCAFFOLDING / ACCESS BACKGROUND)

OFFICE BASE: MANCHESTER (NATIONAL ROLE - UK-WIDE TRAVEL)

Salary £42,500 - £50,000 + Bonus + Company Vehicle + Phone + Laptop

Hours: Rotating schedule: Week 1 Monday to Friday / Week 2 Sunday to Thursday

Are you currently working in scaffolding, access systems or specialist installation environments and looking to step into a more senior, long-term operational role off the tools?

Our client is looking for an experienced Operations Manager with a strong scaffolding or access background to oversee scaffold advertising installations, manage contractors and take ownership of campaign delivery across a growing portfolio of scaffold advertising sites nationwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to move beyond day-to day site work into a role with greater responsibility, structure and career progression, while still remaining closely connected to live site operations.

Due to the nature of nationwide site operations, the role requires flexibility around travel and working hours, including occasional out-of-hours support.

As Operations Manager, you'll act as the key link between site teams, contractors and internal departments, ensuring advertising installations are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standard across multiple locations throughout the UK. You'll play a vital role in planning, coordinating and overseeing scaffold media installation projects, ensuring all work is completed in line with operational, safety and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing scaffold-based installation works across multiple nationwide advertising sites
• Supervising scaffold advertising site builds and ensuring correct setup, spacing, structural integrity and finish
• Carrying out site inspections, quality checks and contractor sign-offs
• Coordinating scaffolders, installers and specialist subcontractors
• Managing schedules for installations, maintenance visits and advertising
• campaign changeovers
• Monitoring weather conditions, including named storms and implementing
• site safety measures where required
• Reviewing installation quality, including tensioning, alignment and overall
• advert and site presentation standards
• Ensuring RAMS and safe systems of work are followed on all projects
• Maintaining accurate records of site activity, maintenance, compliance
• and operational costs
• Supporting operational planning and helping drive continuous improvement across site delivery

What We're Looking For

• Strong background within scaffolding, access systems or a similar site based trade environment
• Previous experience as a Supervisor, Chargehand, Team Leader or senior Scaffolder looking to progress
• Solid understanding of scaffold structures, access systems and installation best practices
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating multiple site activities
• Comfortable working within fast paced operational environments with nationwide travel
• Confident assessing scaffold setups, safety standards and build quality
• Strong understanding of working at height regulations and access requirements
• Able to identify site constraints, risks and practical solutions quickly
• Good working knowledge of health & safety legislation and site compliance
• Experience working with RAMS, permits and safe systems of work
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication skills with confidence dealing with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) - Essential
• Strong scaffolding/access industry experience - Essential
• Full UK driving licence - Essential
• IRATA certification - Desirable
• CSCS card - Preferred

Why Join Them?

• Opportunity to move off the tools into a senior operational role
• Competitive salary with annual bonus structure
• Varied, nationwide role with exposure to multiple high-profile projects
• Use your scaffolding expertise in a less physically demanding capacity
• Gain experience in operations, planning and project management
• Join a growing business with genuine long-term progression opportunities

About You

• Knows scaffolding and access systems inside out and takes pride in doing things properly
• Has likely been the person others rely on to ensure work is completed safely and correctly
• Wants greater responsibility and a broader operational role
• Has excellent attention to detail and high personal standards
• Is organised, reliable and confident working with a wide range of people
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to respond quickly to operational issues and changing site requirements
• Still enjoys being on-site, but is ready to step away from day-to-day tools work

If you have a strong scaffolding or access background and are ready to take
the next step into operations management, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV