UK Operations Manager

UK Operations Manager

Multiple UK Sites (Primary base in Lincolnshire with regular travel across the UK & Ireland)

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + Company Car / Car Allowance + Travel Expenses Paid

Full-time | Permanent

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established, innovative manufacturing group operating globally, supplying specialist liquid solutions across agriculture, energy and environmental sectors. With decades of industry expertise and a strong reputation for quality and sustainability, this organisation continues to invest in growth, people and cutting-edge technologies.

They offer a supportive, people-focused culture where employees are truly valued, alongside exciting opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking business.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced UK Operations Manager to lead production and operational performance across multiple UK sites, as well as several remote locations across the UK and Ireland.

You'll play a key role in driving efficiency, leading teams, managing major capital projects and ensuring the highest standards across safety, quality and environmental performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple production facilities and remote sites
• Lead, develop and motivate cross-functional teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency, reduce waste and enhance productivity
• Manage operational budgets and ensure cost-effective use of resources
• Collaborate closely with supply chain and commercial teams to ensure seamless operations
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental and regulatory standards
• Develop and track KPIs across production, safety and quality metrics
• Lead and deliver capital expenditure (CapEx) projects in line with strategic goals
• Oversee maintenance and engineering functions to ensure equipment reliability and optimisation

About You

• Proven experience in an operations management role, ideally within chemicals, manufacturing or process industries
• Strong knowledge of production processes, engineering principles and quality control
• Experience managing budgets and delivering capital projects
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Robust understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance (NEBOSH or IOSH qualification preferred)
• A proactive, improvement-driven mindset with the confidence to challenge and enhance processes
• IT literate, including Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• All travel expenses covered
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Additional site-based allowances (including meal allowance)
• Long-term development and share scheme opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, innovative organisation where you can make a real impact, influence strategy and lead high-performing teams across a multi-site operation.