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Operations Manager - Support Services
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Operations Manager
We are looking for an experienced and self-driven Operations Manager responsible for the day-to-day performance and coordination of all support functions within the Service Delivery team. This includes Helpdesk, Scheduling, Technical Administration, Parts, Smartcall, and Key Accounts.
This is a hands-on, operational management role, focused on ensuring that all support services run efficiently, enabling Engineering teams to deliver against SLAs while maintaining a high standard of customer experience. You will work closely with your management team to manage workflow, resolve issues, and continuously improve service delivery.
You will lead a team of Service Delivery Managers, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer expectations, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). This role requires a strategic mindset combined with hands-on operational leadership.
Responsibilities
Operational Management and Strategy
- Take ownership of daily support service operations, ensuring all customer requests, jobs, and parts are processed accurately and on time.
- Hold regular operational reviews with Service Delivery Managers to track performance, address issues, and remove blockers.
Service Delivery
- Own and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
- Ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across all departments.
Operations Administration
- Oversee Helpdesk operations to ensure all service requests are logged, prioritized, and resolved efficiently.
- Work with the Service Delivery Manager - Operations Administration to ensure scheduling is optimized with effective allocation of engineers and strong SLA adherence.
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Parts & Hub Administration
- Oversee the Parts & Hub Administration function to ensure engineers and customers receive the right parts at the right time.
- Ensure strong control of parts ordering, van stock management, and supplier performance.
Smartcall
- Oversee the Smartcall function, ensuring effective remote diagnosis and resolution of equipment issues.
- Drive the use of Smartcall to reduce unnecessary site visits and improve first-time fix rates.
Key Accounts & Customer Management
- Oversee the Service Delivery Manager - Key Accounts, ensuring consistent delivery against SLAs and contractual commitments.
- Support the team in maintaining strong client relationships and service performance.
Requirements
- Strong operational leadership experience within a service delivery or support environment.
- Experience managing Helpdesk, Scheduling, Administration, or Customer Support functions.
- Ability to manage multiple operational areas simultaneously and make decisions in fast-paced environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to resolving issues.
- Experience using data to drive performance and improvements.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Private healthcare.
- 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Enhanced workplace pension scheme.
- Access to our discount and wellbeing portal, ICE Cube.
- Life assurance which is 2x annual salary.
- Bonus payment of £100.00 following 5 years' service then an additional £25.00 for each subsequent year of service, e.g., £125.00 following 6 years' service.
- Holiday buy-back scheme.
At ICE we strive to encourage personal development and career progression, offering on-the-job training as well as support for professional qualifications for our employees. We are a fast-growing business, and this position would suit someone who likes to hit the ground running and has a drive for success.
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