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Operational Resources Manager

Operational Resources Manager

Are you ready to lead and make a true impact in a world-leading geotechnical contracting business? This is your opportunity to shape the operational backbone of a company renowned for its commitment to innovation, safety, and excellence. As an Operational Resources Manager, you'll be instrumental in ensuring that the right resources are delivered to the right place at the right time, helping teams deliver complex projects across the country.

What's in it for you?

• Play a pivotal role in operational success and people leadership within a respected geotechnical company.
• Join a culture that values teamwork, creative problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Be trusted to drive innovation through standardisation, digitalisation, and data-led decision-making.
• Enjoy a collaborative, supportive environment where your input helps shape safe, sustainable infrastructure.

The Role

You will lead the Plant Logistics, Stores, and Resource Management teams, coordinating plant assets, materials, inventory, and all operational resources. Your primary mission is to ensure every site receives the equipment and support it needs for excellence, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and service delivery.

• Full-time position based in Burscough.
• Permanent opportunity with immediate start available.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Plant Logistics, Stores, and Resource Management functions to deliver safe, efficient, and effective support.
• Promote and embed a culture of safe systems of work, identifying and managing risks and reinforcing safety standards.
• Manage change through robust planning and communication, ensuring all changes are implemented safely and effectively.
• Develop and inspire teams, ensuring high levels of capability and competence to deliver operational excellence.
• Control inventory, plant assets, and resources, driving efficiency, accuracy, and optimal utilisation.
• Monitor KPIs and champion continuous improvement across all operational activities.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, company, and industry requirements, supporting audits and driving improvement actions.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships across operational, project, procurement, and support teams and with suppliers.
• Model values of teamwork, accountability, and creative problem-solving to instil a high-performance culture.
• Drive the adoption of digital and data-led decision-making for better results and business growth.

Skills and Experience

• Operational knowledge of logistics, driving resources, and stores management.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing operational teams.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging with all levels of the business.
• Track record of identifying and delivering operational improvements and efficiencies.
• Desire and ability to lead by example, inspiring those around you to strive for excellence.

Location and Package

• Full-time, Burscough-based role.
• Permanently employed, with start date available as soon as possible.

If you are passionate about leadership, continuous improvement, and enabling operational excellence, this is your chance to be part of a trusted, forward-thinking business. Take the next step in your career and bring your experience to where it will make a difference.

Location: Burscough | Salary: | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 30/09/2026