Operation Manager
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | pension |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5RL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | GI Group Main Account |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 777_1771434727 |
Summary
Operations Manager
Location: Newbury | Salary: £45,000-£50,000 DOE | Hours: Mon-Fri, Alt. Saturdays
Benefits: No shift work, On-site parking, Pension
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic operations across all sites
- Full accountability for operational, financial, safety & environmental performance
- Manage senior site teams, recruitment, and performance
- Oversee budgets, expenditures, and P&L
- Ensure robust resource planning and scheduling
- Champion Health & Safety and compliance
- Drive process standardisation and continuous improvement
- Produce operational reports for senior leadership
Requirements:
- WAMITAB Level 4 & CPC Managers Qualification
- GM/Operations Director experience in waste/recycling/industrial
- Strong financial/commercial management, multi-site leadership
- Health & Safety (NEBOSH/IOSH preferred), environmental compliance expertise
- Advanced IT (MS Office, SAP), report production
- Full UK driving licence, willingness to travel
Apply to join a high-performance, expanding team or call 01256 410800 to find out more!
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