Operations Manager

Due to business growth, we have an exciting new opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our team, to support our Branch Manager based in the Bracknell Branch. You will play a key role in the growth of Selwood by helping to ensure the branch meets or better still, exceeds plan and objectives. As an Operations Manager, you will be working with other departmental functions to ensure smooth operational running in the absence of the Branch Manager.

Health and Safety is a priority value to us – we believe everyone should be safe at work, and return home safely at the end of the day. You will need to have a high focus on health and safety, actively seeking safer ways of working, promptly addressing any concerns over unsafe acts, ensuring compliance training is up to date, and working closely with the SHEQ team.

You will need management experience and be able to lead by example, demonstrating effective behaviours and developing an excellent team spirit and outstanding quality of service. You will need to have a strong understanding of company administration, quality assurance and health, safety and environmental policies, ensuring they are fully adhered to and that all activities are carried out in full compliance both with our policies and relevant regulations and statutory legislation.

• Proactively promote health and safety by working closely with the Branch Manager, all branch staff and the SHEQ Department to minimise the risk of illness and injury to employees and legal and regulatory noncompliance.
• Oversee daily running of the hire desk office, ensuring its effective delivery. Collaborating with the Territory Manager & Solution Teams to ensure a professional service is provided at all times.
• Assist the Branch Manager to achieve planned profits and ROI% through the effective control of plant, operating costs, and pricing.
• Work closely with the Workshop Manager/Team to deliver effective maintenance and repairs for all company assets within the branch.
• Regularly review the designated area performance with respective managers, customers and other internal departments against KPI's measures, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Support the Branch Manager to develop and motivate direct reporting staff and ensure effective management of all personnel within the branch.
• Carry out monthly KPI reports for Framework customers, ensuring agreed deadlines are met.
• Be part of an on call rota for this role.

• Experience of successfully supervising or leading a team, being able to demonstrate supervisory/leadership skills and the ability to develop, coach, motivate and engage a team.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen and offer clear and constructive feedback. A vision for the business and the wider team, the ability to adapt and be decisive in a rapid pace environment.
• Highly organised with efficient time management and the ability to prioritise accordingly.
• Confident with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude.
• IT literate – be able to analyse data on Microsoft Packages such as Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to travel within territory and throughout the UK as and when necessary.

Selwood is the UK's leading pump rental solutions company and part of the Workdry International Group, delivering reliable, tailored pumping solutions to the Water, Environmental and Construction sectors for over 70 years.

Our success is built on the strength of our people. Across our nationwide network of branches, we work together with honesty, respect and teamwork‑sharing ideas, supporting one another and always striving to improve. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring our people and the communities we work in get home safe every day, while our work helps protect vital resources for future generations.

It's an exciting time to join Selwood as we continue to grow. We're committed to investing in our people developing the skills, knowledge and career opportunities that help our teams succeed and build long‑term careers with us.

• Competitive salary
• Company car (for essential users with…