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Operations Director \n North West | £70,000-£85,000 + Executive Benefits | Permanent \n Lead operations. Build capacity. Drive performance. \n An established and ambitious North West business operating within the recycling, materials recovery and circular economy sector is looking to appoint an experienced Operations Director to lead its next phase of operational development. \n This is a senior leadership appointment for an accomplished operator who can combine strategic thinking with a genuine willingness to get close to the day-to-day operation. \n You will take ownership of operational performance, people, processes, productivity and continuous improvement, creating the structure and capacity required to support continued growth. \n The Opportunity \n Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working alongside the senior leadership team, you will translate the wider commercial strategy into a clear and effective operational plan. \n The business is growing, developing its capabilities and creating increasingly sophisticated ways of recovering, processing and adding value to materials. \n You will assess current performance, identify opportunities for improvement and build a scalable operating model capable of delivering increased throughput, improved productivity, consistent quality and stronger financial performance. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • \n Lead day-to-day operational performance across the business. \n • \n Develop and deliver the operational strategy. \n • \n Establish clear KPIs across productivity, throughput, quality, cost, service and safety. \n • \n Improve accountability and visibility of operational performance. \n • \n Lead, develop and challenge operational managers and their teams. \n • \n Strengthen management structures and succession planning. \n • \n Identify and remove operational bottlenecks, waste and unnecessary cost. \n • \n Improve labour utilisation, planning and productivity. \n • \n Introduce practical Lean and continuous improvement principles. \n • \n Assess operational capacity against future growth plans. \n • \n Support investment in equipment, technology, automation and infrastructure. \n • \n Lead operational elements of CAPEX projects. \n • \n Take ownership of operational budgets and cost performance. \n • \n Work closely with finance and commercial teams to improve margins. \n • \n Improve material recovery, processing quality and consistency. \n • \n Champion strong health, safety, environmental and compliance standards. \n\n Who We're Looking For \n We are looking for an experienced senior operational leader who has successfully managed complex, high-volume operations. \n Relevant backgrounds could include: \n Recycling | Waste Management | Manufacturing | Materials Processing | Industrial Services | Logistics | Environmental Services | Engineering | FMCG | Automotive | Packaging \n Direct sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential. \n More important is your ability to lead people, improve performance, introduce operational discipline and scale an organisation effectively. \n You are likely to bring: \n\n • \n Significant senior operations leadership experience. \n • \n Experience managing sizeable teams through managers. \n • \n Strong operational P&L and cost control experience. \n • \n A track record of improving productivity and efficiency. \n • \n Experience introducing meaningful KPIs and performance disciplines. \n • \n Strong continuous improvement credentials. \n • \n Experience managing CAPEX and operational investment. \n • \n Strong commercial awareness. \n • \n The ability to use operational data to drive practical action. \n • \n A visible, hands-on leadership style. \n\n The Person \n We are looking for somebody equally comfortable in the boardroom and on the operational floor. \n You will be strategic enough to help shape the direction of the business, but practical enough to understand where performance is being lost and work with the team to improve it. \n Most importantly, you will bring people with you. \n This isn't about imposing unnecessary corporate processes on an entrepreneurial business. It is about introducing the right level of structure, leadership and operational discipline to help a successful organisation take its next significant step forward. \n Why Join? \n This is an opportunity to join an established organisation with significant growth potential and play a major role in shaping its future operational capability. \n For the right individual, this is much more than simply running today's operation. \n It's an opportunity to build the operational platform for the next stage of growth. \n Salary: £70,000-£85,000 + Executive Benefits Location: North West Employment: Permanent | Full Time

Role Overview You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply. We are looking for an organised, technically confident Project Coordinator – Electrical Installations to coordinate the day-to-day delivery of high-volume domestic Solar PV and battery storage installations. This office-based role combines project coordination and installation planning with electrical technical support and compliance. You will be a central point of contact for installers, subcontractors, customers, suppliers and internal teams, ensuring jobs are properly planned, technically ready, resourced and delivered safely, compliantly and to programme. You will also support the day-to-day operational running of our Trusted Partner schemes with one of the UK's leading energy companies, ensuring programme commitments, service levels, technical standards and customer expectations are consistently achieved. The role is suited to someone from a fast-paced solar, heating, home-improvement or similar installation-led business who is comfortable managing multiple live jobs, changing priorities and technical issues while maintaining strong customer service and installation quality. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Installation Coordination • Plan and maintain installation schedules across domestic Solar PV and battery programmes, allocating work to teams based on availability, location, competency and project requirements., • Support the day-to-day running of our Trusted Partner schemes with one of the UK's leading energy companies, coordinating installation activity and ensuring agreed programme, service, compliance and customer standards are met., • Ensure each installation is ready to proceed, with the correct job information, technical documentation, access arrangements, materials, equipment and customer confirmations in place., • Monitor live installations, completion dates, outstanding works and remedials; proactively resolve delays, resource constraints and operational issues., • Coordinate customers, installers, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams, providing clear updates and maintaining accurate project records., • Minimise aborted visits, downtime, unnecessary travel and repeat works through effective planning and early issue resolution., • Support resource planning, installation-team utilisation and supply-chain performance across multiple concurrent domestic projects. Electrical Technical Support & Compliance • Act as the office-based technical point of contact for electrical installation, commissioning and fault queries, escalating specialist issues where appropriate., • Manage DNO applications, notifications and approvals, including G98/G99 submissions and supporting technical documentation., • Support and maintain MCS compliance, ensuring installation records, evidence and processes remain audit-ready., • Coordinate preparation for NICEIC assessments, registrations and renewals, ensuring electrical certification, test results and supporting documentation are complete and accurate., • Review electrical certificates, schematics, photographs, commissioning records and other installation evidence for quality and compliance., • Support safe and compliant delivery in line with BS 7671, DNO requirements, MCS standards, NICEIC requirements and manufacturer instructions., • Investigate non-conformances and recurring technical issues, coordinating practical corrective actions and improvements. Performance & Continuous Improvement • Track installation progress against programme and operational targets, maintaining visibility of completed, delayed, outstanding and remedial works., • Provide regular delivery updates to the Operations Director and highlight risks that may affect programme, quality, compliance or customer experience., • Identify recurring causes of failed or delayed installations and help improve processes, technical standards and team performance. Candidate Requirements • Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume solar, heating, home-improvement, renewables or similar domestic installation business., • Experience coordinating multiple installation jobs and supporting field-based engineers, electricians, installers or subcontractors., • Strong practical understanding of domestic electrical installations, with the confidence to support Solar PV and battery installation delivery., • Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and make sensible decisions quickly when plans change., • Confident communication with customers, installation teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders, with strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping., • Good IT skills and confidence using scheduling, CRM or project management systems. Qualifications • Working knowledge of BS 7671 and electrical installation requirements., • Knowledge or experience of G98/G99 DNO applications and approvals., • Experience within a NICEIC-registered and/or MCS-certified business, including audit or assessment preparation., • Experience with Solar PV and battery storage, including a basic understanding of domestic solar system design; EV charging experience would be advantageous., • A recognised electrical installation qualification and current 18th Edition qualification are highly desirable; inspection and testing and renewable technology qualifications would also be beneficial. Personal Attributes • Enjoys being at the centre of a busy installation operation, combining strong coordination skills with practical electrical knowledge., • Proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable making decisions at pace., • Keeps safety, compliance, quality and customer delivery at the forefront., • Motivated by the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day coordination and technical support of Eco Providers' domestic electrical installation programmes and play an important part in the continued growth of our Solar PV and battery offering. Performance Measures • Installation programme and appointment achievement, with effective utilisation of installation resources., • Reduction in aborted visits, avoidable downtime, repeat works and installation delays., • Jobs technically and operationally ready ahead of installation, including materials, documentation and DNO requirements., • Timely resolution of technical queries, outstanding works and remedials., • Accuracy and completeness of project, electrical and compliance documentation., • Effective support of the day-to-day running of Trusted Partner schemes against agreed programme, service levels, compliance requirements and customer expectations. xrnqpay, • Maintenance of MCS and NICEIC audit readiness and strong customer service throughout project delivery.

Regional P&L ownership | Influence regional growth strategy | Lead multi-contract operations | Senior leadership autonomy | North West If you’re an experienced operational leader looking for genuine ownership, this Regional Director role gives you accountability for profitable grow

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This leading supplier of specialist equipment based in North Lancashire has enjoyed phenomenal growth and recently surpassed £10m turnover with ambitions to achieve £15m in the next 3-5years. In addition to a mature and long established customer base of established businesses they have also developed a significant proportion of online sales and attracted a growing market overseas. The future is looking extremely positive with numerous new enquiries coming in and potential expansion opportunities. In order to support this further growth the MD is now looking to bring in a senior finance leader to head up the finance team and strengthen the business going forward. This key appointment will form part of the senior management team and will lead to a Finance Director position in the near future. My client is ideally looking an experienced Financial Controller / Head of Finance level candidate with a proven track record of career development and the potential to become a valuable member of the board. This individual must have the following qualities: Able to provide support and sage council to a driven MD Willingness to get involved in improving operations and commercial discussions ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified accountant able to manage and develop a finance department Good IT / technology skills including MS Office (particularly Excel & financial modelling) and accounting software, ideally SAGE 200 Self-motivated with a drive to deliver top quality financial information that supports and guides decision making Excellent communication and presentation skills. Able to credibly lead commercial discussions and build relationships with customers and suppliers. Represent the business to banks and external funders, accountants and professional advisers Ideally with experience from the retail / distribution / manufacturing KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for managing the finance function, including timely production of financial and management information, monthly management accounts and the annual audit. Develop budgets and robust forecasts in line with strategic plan Monitor cashflow and report on business performance Provide financial analysis to support projects and new business initiatives Drive efficiency across the business, work with key stakeholders to improve KPI's and enhance decision making Review and develop financial control framework to support further business growth Manage the companies FX exposure with oversight of all import / export documentation Responsible for compliance, VAT, PAYE, HMRC tax, insurance, company secretarial matters This fantastic opportunity has real progression potential and can offer superb experience to an ambitious accountant looking for a Finance Director position in the future. The role is office based and easily accessible from the North Lancashire / South Lakes area. For more information please do not hesitate to apply. TPBN1_UKTJ

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FMCG operations and have experience operating at Operation Director, Plant Director or Plant Manager level?. Are you an Operations Director that is seeking a new challenge?. Then please get in touch! Kingston Barnes are recruiting on behalf of SmurfitAtlas for an Operations Director!.

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Internal Sales Account Manager Electrical Cable Distribution | Bolton | £33,000-£40,000 DOE + Bonus If you've built your career within electrical wholesale, cable distribution or general technical trade sales , you'll know that great customer relationships are built on product knowledge, respon

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Associate Director / Director - Building Surveyor Our Opportunity Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. We are looking to appoint an Associate Director or Director for Building Surveying to joi

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Job Description Blackburn| £29,900 + benefits | In Office role /n Are you confident speaking to customers, commercially minded and motivated by the opportunity to develop sales? /n We're working with a successful and growing Lancashire-based business that supplies specialist equipment to custo

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Job Title: Key Account Manager, Loughborough Application Closing Date: Sunday, 11 October 2026 Loughborough Sport Full time and open ended Location: Hybrid Help build partnerships that power Loughborough Sport.Loughborough Sport is seeking an ambitious and relationship-driven professional to manage

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As Director of Channel Sales for EMEA West & Israel, you will lead and scale a high-performing channel team to drive Avaya’s revenue in key regions.

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