Head of Operations
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.

