Salary: Circa £130,000 + £20,000 Bonus
Benefits: Performance-based bonus + Car Allowance + Private Healthcare + 23 Days Holiday (rising to 28 with service) plus 8 Days Bank Holiday + Growth Opportunities + Free lunch on a Friday + Fruit, snacks & hot drinks every day + Access to Employee Assistance Line
Location: Kent (HQ) with Multi-Site Travel Required
Hours: Monday - Friday | Full-Time
We are
partnering with a market-leading specialist hire business that is experiencing
phenomenal growth and seeking a
high-calibre Operations Director to help scale its operations and drive strategic transformation.
This is an exciting opportunity to
join a dynamic, values-led organisation where you will have the autonomy, investment, and leadership backing to
turbocharge growth, optimise operational performance, and lead large-scale transformation projects.
If you thrive in a
fast-paced, agile environment and want to be part of a business that truly
values innovation, operational excellence, and people development, this is the role for you!
Why This Opportunity?
This isn't just another Operations Director role. This is an opportunity to:
- Join a high-growth business on a £100m+ trajectory
- Take ownership of operations across multiple sites, leading a major expansion
- Shape the future of operations, implementing best-in-class processes and automation
- Work in an agile, innovative environment, with investment in new systems and capabilities
- Be part of a values-driven business that genuinely cares about people and sustainability
- Take a seat at the leadership table of a cash rich company and drive long-term success
The Role
As
Operations Director, you will take full ownership of
multi-site warehouse, logistics, and fulfilment operations, ensuring that the business scales efficiently while maintaining
exceptional service levels.
You will work closely with the
CEO, Board, and Leadership Team, spearheading
operational transformation, digitalisation, and process automation, and leading
a major site relocation project as part of the company's growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
✔ Lead and optimise multi-site warehouse, logistics, and fulfilment centre operations
✔ Implement ERP and data-driven strategies to enhance operational efficiencies
✔ Drive continuous improvement initiatives, embedding best-in-class systems and processes
✔ Manage and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence
✔ Oversee a major site relocation project, ensuring seamless transition and scalability
✔ Enhance stock, inventory, and fulfilment processes to maximise efficiency
✔ Collaborate with the CEO & Board to execute long-term operational strategy
✔ Champion health & safety, ESG compliance, and operational sustainability
Requirements
This role is ideal for a
strategic and hands-on leader with a strong background in
scaling multi-site operations. You should be
commercially astute, data-driven, and a people-first leader who thrives in a
fast-growth, agile environment.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
✔
Proven leadership as an
Operations Director or
Head of Operations within a
£75m+ revenue business
✔ Strong background in
warehouse, logistics, and multi-site operations, ideally in
hire-related industries (e.g. construction, heavy industry, oil & gas, food)
✔
Data-driven mindset - ability to drive efficiencies using
ERP systems and analytics
✔ Experience in
on-site project delivery teams & subcontractor management
✔
Continuous improvement champion - process automation & transformation expertise
✔
Strong leadership skills - a people-focused approach with a passion for talent development
✔ Ability to
execute major infrastructure projects, such as site relocation and expansion
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