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Head of Operations

80k - 90k
London, England, United Kingdom
Full-time
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🔴 Closes on: 
Apr 1, 2026

Operations Director – Construction - East London

Location  

Based on site in East London with travel to UK depots and suppliers  

Package  

To £90,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits  

Reference  

1M26008

KEYWORDS  

Operations, Management, Leadership, Director, Plant Hire, Groundworks, Ground Force, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Performance

The Company  

A leading UK business operating across construction, infrastructure and industrial sectors is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead national operational performance across a multi-site network.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded operator who can balance strategy with delivery and drive operational excellence at scale.

The Role  

You will take responsibility for operational strategy and performance across depots, logistics, engineering, workshops, supply chain and customer service. Working closely with senior leadership, you will drive efficiency, improve margins, lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure safe, high-quality service delivery across the UK.

The Person  

To succeed in this role it is essential that you have :

  • Significant senior operations leadership experience  
  • A strong track record managing multi-site operations  
  • Commercial and financial acumen with budget responsibility  
  • Experience leading large operational teams and driving change  
  • Strong understanding of engineering, logistics or asset-led environments

Experience within plant hire, specialist equipment, construction or infrastructure sectors is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you can shape strategy, influence culture and make a real operational impact.

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