At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operational planning and ensure efficient delivery of projects with a focus on safety.
- Company: Join Story Plant, a company that values hard work and community.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, hybrid working, and award-winning training opportunities.
- Other info: Two paid volunteering days each year to give back to the community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the rail plant industry while building strong client relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in the rail plant industry and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager to begin their story with us based in our Beckingham Depot. We are looking for someone who embodies our values of being hardworking, grounded and proud of the work they do. Working closely with depot teams, clients and colleagues, you'll ensure the right plant, attachments and people are in place to deliver contracts safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You'll lead operational planning, resource allocation and team performance while building strong client relationships and driving operational excellence and commercial performance.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading the safe and efficient delivery of works, ensuring resources are available and utilised effectively.
- Providing visible leadership to operational teams, promoting engagement, competence and high performance.
- Supporting operational and commercial decision-making by assessing deliverability, resource availability and budget requirements.
- Working closely with Resource Planning and Workshop teams to coordinate plant allocation, movements and deployment.
- Acting as a safety leader, championing HSQE standards and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships to support excellent service delivery and repeat business.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Extensive experience within the rail plant industry, including knowledge of machines and attachments.
- Experience leading teams and managing operational delivery.
- Strong understanding of plant site methodologies, HSQE legislation and Sentinel rules.
- PTS certification and a full UK driving licence.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Good working knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Teams.
Why Story Plant?
At Story Plant, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career. We offer an excellent working environment along with competitive pay, hybrid working, matched Company pension contributions, help towards healthcare costs, national retail discounts and access to our cycle to work scheme. We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid days for volunteering each year to spend as a team or individually.
Every Story Matters
We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story. As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our Every Story policy ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included. All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.
Think you’d be a good fit?
Operations Manager in Hampshire employer: Story Contracting
At Story Plant, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in our Carlisle Head Office where teamwork and community spirit thrive. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our award-winning training programmes, competitive pay, and benefits such as hybrid working options and volunteering days, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to our shared success. Join us and be part of a diverse environment where your story truly matters.
