Operations Manager

Operations Manager

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We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager to begin their story with us based in our Beckingham Depot. We are looking for someone who embodies our values of being hardworking, grounded and proud of the work they do.

Working closely with depot teams, clients and colleagues, you'll ensure the right plant, attachments and people are in place to deliver contracts safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You'll lead operational planning, resource allocation and team performance while building strong client relationships and driving operational excellence and commercial performance.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the safe and efficient delivery of works, ensuring resources are available and utilised effectively.

• Providing visible leadership to operational teams, promoting engagement, competence and high performance.

• Supporting operational and commercial decision-making by assessing deliverability, resource availability and budget requirements.

• Working closely with Resource Planning and Workshop teams to coordinate plant allocation, movements and deployment.

• Acting as a safety leader, championing HSQE standards and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to support excellent service delivery and repeat business.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Extensive experience within the rail plant industry, including knowledge of machines and attachments.

• Experience leading teams and managing operational delivery.

• Strong understanding of plant site methodologies, HSQE legislation and Sentinel rules.

• PTS certification and a full UK driving licence.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.

• Good working knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Teams.

Why Story Plant?

At Story Plant, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career.

We offer an excellent working environment along with competitive pay, hybrid working, matched Company pension contributions, help towards healthcare costs, national retail discounts and access to our cycle to work scheme.

We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid days for volunteering each year to spend as a team or individually.

Every Story Matters 

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story.

As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included. 

All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.

Think you’d be a good fit?