Operations and Installation Manager

Location:

Leatherhead, Surrey
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Industry: Window & Door / Fenestration

An established business within the window and door industry is looking for an experienced Operations & Installation Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day operations and installation function.

This is a hands-on management position overseeing installation teams while also taking responsibility for planning, stock, ordering, deliveries, suppliers, customers and health & safety.

The ideal candidate will have strong fenestration experience, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to take ownership and make decisions.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage and oversee the installation teams and day-to-day operations

* Plan installation schedules, workloads and resources

* Coordinate surveyors, installers, suppliers and customers

* Monitor projects from order through to delivery and installation

* Ensure installations are completed on time and to the required standards

* Manage snagging, remedial works and follow-up requirements

* Oversee stock control, warehouse organisation and materials

* Place supplier orders and monitor them through to delivery

* Coordinate deliveries with installation schedules

* Resolve supplier, delivery and product issues

* Take responsibility for health & safety across operations and installation

* Coordinate multiple projects and identify potential delays

* Ensure projects are fully prepared before installers attend site

* Support improvements to operational processes and systems

The Ideal Candidate

* Previous experience managing installation teams or contractors

* Strong experience within the window, door or glazing industry

* Good knowledge of window and door products and installation processes

* Experience with stock, ordering, suppliers and deliveries

* Strong planning and organisational skills

* Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

* Good understanding of health & safety

* Practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail

* Confident taking ownership and making decisions

* Good IT and administrative skills

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager, Installation Manager, Contracts Manager or Senior Installation professional looking for their next challenge within the fenestration industry.

To apply , please submit your CV for consideration