Assistant Operations Manager in Nuneaton

At Chevron Traffic Management, the Assistant Operations Manager plays a vital supporting role in ensuring the seamless and efficient functioning of regional operations. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will help oversee daily operations, support strategic initiatives, optimise resource allocation, and uphold quality and compliance standards across all activities. You'll be instrumental in assisting with the supervision of regional teams, contributing to the expansion of our client base, and playing a hands-on role in developing long-term business initiatives. Your ability to build rapport with both existing and potential clients will be essential to driving customer retention and uncovering new opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of a high-quality service across all operational activities.
• Assist in motivating, guiding, and developing team members by ensuring they're fully trained and informed of all company policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Contribute to the implementation of toolbox talks, safety alerts, and project-specific methodologies.
• Help monitor the depot's fleet, ensuring vehicles are well-maintained and efficiently deployed.
• Liaise closely with the Operations Manager and collaborate with cross-functional teams to share best practices and support business growth.

A strong focus on Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment (HSQE) will be crucial. You will support the effective implementation of our ESG and HSQE policies to ensure that every operational activity is compliant, sustainable, and aligned with our company values. This is a position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to learn, and is committed to operational excellence. It offers a clear path to further leadership opportunities and a meaningful impact on the company's continued success.

We are looking for a highly motivated, organised and confident individual who is ready to take the next step in their operational career. Knowledge of the Traffic Management industry would be beneficial, but we also welcome applications from candidates with experience in Operations, Logistics, Planning, Construction, Utilities or a similar fast-paced environment. You will be a strong communicator and team player, able to build positive working relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers while supporting the delivery of safe and efficient operations.

What good looks like for an Assistant Operations Manager:

• A right to work in the UK unsponsored.
• Full UK manual licence with no more than 6 points.
• Experience in the Traffic Management, Construction, Utilities or similar industry.
• Experience supporting or supervising a team within an operational environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work with colleagues, customers and sector stakeholders.
• Good numeracy skills with the ability to support budget, cost and commercial processes.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to support changing business needs.
• Collaborative in approach.
• Proficient in the use of a PC, Microsoft Office software and ability to work with other business management systems and use remote technology.
• Local knowledge of the region's construction and maintenance market, including National Highways, local authority highway maintenance or utilities highways works, would be beneficial.

We would also appreciate it if you had:

• TTME Lantra Sector Scheme qualifications (beneficial).
• IOSH Managing Safely/SSSTS/SMSTS or equivalent.
• Other formal commercial or business management qualifications.

Benefits:

• Join the UK's largest Traffic Management company, with 45+ locations nationwide and exciting growth ahead.
• Be part of Ramudden Global UK and the wider Ramudden Global network of infrastructure safety experts.
• Enjoy 25 days' holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Plan for your future with our company pension scheme.
• Feel supported with life assurance, 24/7 GP appointments, free physio and counselling for you and your family.
• Grow your career through our Internal Academy.
• Save money all year round with Fill Your Boots Rewards, with average savings of £400 per year.
• Access great lifestyle benefits, including our Cycle Scheme, holiday purchase and Electric Car Scheme.
• Benefit from enhanced paternity leave, paid at full salary for 2 weeks.
• Benefit from enhanced maternity leave, paid at full salary for 3 months and half salary for a further 3 months.
• Give back to the causes that matter to you with 2 paid volunteer days.

Who is Chevron Traffic Management? Chevron Traffic Management, part of Ramudden Global UK, helps keep the UK moving safely. We plan and deliver temporary traffic management for roadworks and infrastructure projects, including lane closures, diversion routes, pedestrian walkways, signage, cones, temporary lights and barriers. Behind every scheme is a skilled team working with customers, suppliers and operational colleagues to make sure each project is safe, efficient and fit for purpose. It is a fast-paced and rewarding industry where innovation, teamwork and safety come together - and our people make Chevron TM a great place to work. Chevron TM believe the skills, capabilities and talents of our people are the key to our success. We benefit enormously from the diversity and variety of our workforce and are fully committed to maintaining and encouraging this diversity. The richer the mix of people, skills and cultures, the greater the range of inputs, viewpoints and experiences. Because of this, Chevron TM is fully committed to being an equal opportunity employer, defined by its diversity and opposition to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.