Operations Manager
12 days ago
Epsom
Field Operations Manager (Domestic Heating) \n Location: Leatherhead, SurreySalary: £67,000 per annum - £6K Car AllowanceHours: Monday to Friday, Full TimeContract Type: Permanent \n Overview \n We are seeking an experienced and motivated Field Operations Manager to lead a team of domestic heating engineers delivering repair, servicing and maintenance activities across residential properties. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven operational leader with a strong background in gas and heating services to drive performance, customer satisfaction and service excellence. \n Reporting to Senior Management, you will be responsible for managing field-based engineers, ensuring contractual KPIs and SLAs are achieved, maintaining compliance with Gas Safe regulations, and continuously improving operational performance across the region. \n Key Responsibilities \n Operational Management \n\n • Lead, motivate and manage a team of domestic heating engineers.\n, • Ensure repair and servicing activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with Gas Safe regulations.\n, • Monitor daily workloads and ensure appointments are attended within agreed timescales.\n, • Drive first-time fix rates and customer satisfaction levels.\n, • Manage resource allocation and engineer utilisation to achieve operational targets.\n, • Review performance data and implement improvement plans where required.\n\n Performance & People Management \n\n • Monitor engineer productivity, efficiency and performance against KPIs.\n, • Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, appraisals and performance reviews.\n, • Identify training and development needs and implement workforce development plans.\n, • Support apprenticeship programmes and succession planning initiatives.\n, • Address performance issues in accordance with company policy and procedures.\n\n Contract & Commercial Management \n\n • Ensure contractual obligations, service standards and performance measures are met.\n, • Produce and analyse management information reports.\n, • Monitor subcontractor performance and identify service improvements.\n, • Support financial performance through effective resource and operational management.\n, • Work closely with clients to maintain strong stakeholder relationships.\n\n Customer Service \n\n • Ensure excellent customer service is delivered across all areas.\n, • Monitor complaints and ensure timely and satisfactory resolution.\n, • Drive improvements in customer communication and service delivery.\n, • Support the administration team in managing customer expectations and appointment scheduling.\n\n Compliance & Health & Safety \n\n • Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture.\n, • Ensure compliance with all industry regulations, company policies and legislative requirements.\n, • Monitor vehicle, equipment and PDA usage.\n, • Support health and safety audits, risk assessments and safe working practices.\n, • Ensure all operatives have the appropriate training, qualifications and resources to work safely.\n\n Essential Requirements \n Qualifications \n\n • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.\n, • IOSH Working Safely Certificate (or equivalent).\n, • Management of Asbestos Awareness Certificate.\n, • Full UK Driving Licence.\n\n Experience \n\n • Minimum 3 years' management experience.\n, • Experience leading and supervising a team of more than five operatives.\n, • Experience managing operational and commercial aspects of service delivery contracts.\n, • Proven experience driving performance against KPIs and service targets.\n, • Strong stakeholder and customer management experience.\n