At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a national team to deliver safe and profitable industrial services.
- Company: Future Industrial Services, a growing leader in the sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership development, and impactful work.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant career growth and influence in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of industrial services and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in leading large operational teams and P&L accountability.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Future Industrial Services is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Head of Industrial Services to lead the safe, compliant and profitable delivery of our national industrial services operation.
About the role:
This is a high-profile senior leadership role with responsibility for more than 200 colleagues operating across multiple regions, sites and customer sectors. You will lead a team of General Managers and operational leaders, taking full accountability for operational performance, P&L delivery, customer service, regulatory compliance and sustainable business growth.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading the national Industrial Services operation, ensuring safe, compliant and consistent service delivery
- Taking full ownership of budgets, forecasts, EBITDA, revenue and margin performance
- Driving improvements in productivity, labour utilisation, fleet performance and asset efficiency
- Leading complex operational projects, major outage programmes and contract mobilisations
- Developing a detailed understanding of customers’ operations, asset portfolios and nationwide service requirements
- Working with Commercial teams to develop tailored service solutions and long-term growth opportunities
- Embedding a proactive culture of health, safety, wellbeing and regulatory compliance
- Building leadership capability through coaching, succession planning and talent development
- Using operational data to drive continuous improvement, innovation and better commercial decisions
- Supporting acquisitions, integration activity and wider business transformation
What we are looking for:
You will be an established senior operational leader with experience gained within industrial services, hazardous waste, environmental services or another complex and highly regulated sector.
You will bring:
- Proven experience leading large, geographically dispersed, multi-site operational teams
- Full P&L accountability and strong commercial and financial acumen
- A successful track record of improving safety, profitability, operational performance and customer service
- The ability to translate business strategy into clear and deliverable operational plans
- Strong leadership, influencing and stakeholder-management skills
- Experience of driving organisational change and continuous improvement
- A visible, collaborative and values-led leadership style
- A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationally
This is an excellent opportunity to take a pivotal leadership position within a growing business, shape the future of our Industrial Services operation and make a measurable impact across safety, people, customers and commercial performance.
Closing Date: 03 August, 2026
Head of Industrial Services in England employer: Future Industrial Services Limited
Join a dynamic team where your leadership in Industrial Services will be valued and rewarded. Our commitment to safety, teamwork, and exceptional customer service creates a supportive work culture that fosters employee growth and development. With competitive salaries, a company bonus scheme, and generous holiday allowances, we ensure our employees thrive both professionally and personally in a role that makes a real impact across various customer sites.
Contact Details:
Future Industrial Services Limited Recruitment Team