Consortium Professional Recruitment
Operations Lead
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Operations Lead – Growing Business Opportunity
Take the lead in a growing business where operational excellence, teamwork, and sustainability drive everything they do. Consortium Professional Recruitment is partnering with a client to recruit an Operations Lead.
The Opportunity
An excellent chance to join an independent, expanding business. With ongoing investment and ambitious growth plans, they are seeking an experienced Operations Lead who thrives in collaboration, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to make a positive impact.
This is a varied and hands-on role, coordinating daily operations, ensuring high-quality standards, and cultivating strong relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and partners. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this role could be the ideal next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support operational planning to ensure safe, efficient, and effective daily activities.
- Coordinate inbound vessel movements, including scheduling, unloading, and communication with stakeholders.
- Monitor stock levels and optimise stock availability and turn.
- Build strong working relationships with external storage providers, suppliers, and contractors.
- Maintain accurate operational records and ensure compliance with industry regulations, FEMAS standards, and internal procedures.
- Monitor performance, identify improvements, and escalate issues as needed.
- Provide operational support and make informed decisions when covering for the Operations Manager.
- Contribute to maintaining exceptional standards and supporting business growth.
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About You
An ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in operations, logistics, manufacturing, or terminal environments.
- A strong understanding of operational processes in a terminal or logistics setting.
- Organisational, planning, and coordination skills.
- Problem-solving skills with confidence in making informed decisions.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and perform under pressure.
- Good IT skills (e.g., business systems).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A full UK driving licence.
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Benefits & Package
Receive a competitive package including:
- Up to £45,000 salary.
- Company pension scheme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- The chance to join a growing, forward-thinking, supportive business.
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference and develop professionally.
How to Apply
This role is managed by Consortium Professional Recruitment. If interested, please apply with your CV attached.
Note: Consortium Professional Recruitment is a trusted recruitment partner. Due to high response volumes, individual feedback may not always be possible within 14 days, and unsuccessful applications will not receive a reply. Data is retained for future opportunities unless requested otherwise. For more details, visit consortiumrecruitment.co.uk.
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