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Operations Director
Job Description
Speedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job!
Job Title - Operations Director
Location - Midlands
Working Hours - Mon - Fri - 07:30 - 17:00
At Speedy, work goes beyond the ordinary. We’ve cultivated an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages collaboration, growth, and innovation.
We have an exciting new opportunity in our UK&I Ops team to join as an Operations Director, supporting the Midlands. The main purpose of this role will be to hold a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the operations and strategic direction within a specific geographic region.
As the Operations Director, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership, management, and growth of our plant and tool hire operations in the Midlands. You will ensure efficient delivery, cost control, and high-quality customer service, all while maintaining strong relationships with key clients and suppliers.
If you're a strategic, results-driven leader with a passion for operational excellence and customer satisfaction, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of our Scotland & Ireland plant and tool hire business.
- Lead, motivate, and manage a dedicated team of regional managers, sales staff, and operational personnel.
- Drive operational efficiency, ensuring smooth processes in fleet management, delivery, and collection services.
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and ensure profit maximisation across the region.
- Develop and implement strategic growth plans to expand our customer base and increase market share.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and legal regulations.
- Implement best practices to maintain equipment standards and quality control.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to stay ahead of the competition.
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Essential Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience in a senior operational management role within the plant and tool hire, construction, or similar sector.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
- Excellent understanding of fleet management, logistics, and operational processes.
- Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and driving profit.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to implement effective solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer
- Monthly cash car allowance or company car
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Health Cover
- Life assurance
- Pension Scheme
- 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Free onsite parking
- Canteen facilities
- 95% discount across the Speedy brand.
- My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers.
- Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
- PAM – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management.
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Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.
Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.
Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.
Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.
https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.
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