Operations Manager

Wates

Birmingham, UKonsitePosted Jul 13, 2026
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About the role

We are looking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to lead the delivery of responsive maintenance services across social housing portfolios in the West Midlands. This is a senior operational role with full responsibility for service performance, customer satisfaction, health & safety, and commercial outcomes across multiple workstreams including kitchens, bathrooms, roofing and heating.

Key Responsibilities

Operational leadership of responsive maintenance contracts within social housing

Management of kitchens, bathrooms, roofing and heating workstreams

Ownership of KPIs, SLAs, quality and customer satisfaction

Leadership of Contract Managers, Supervisors, operatives and supply chain partners

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and statutory regulations

Programme planning and resource optimisation

Commercial performance including cost, margin and variations

Client relationship management with Housing Associations and Local Authorities

Driving continuous improvement and operational best practice

About You

Currently operating in an Operations Manager or similar role within responsive maintenance

Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor preferred

Proven delivery of high-volume reactive maintenance services

Strong leadership and people management skills

Commercially aware with strong operational judgement

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications & Requirements

Construction-related qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent preferred)

Strong Health & Safety awareness

Full UK Driving Licence

IT literate with operational reporting experience

What's on Offer

Senior leadership opportunity within social housing maintenance

Long-term regional workload across the West Midlands

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development within a Tier 1 operating model

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

Benefits

Bonus

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Generous holiday

Enhanced family leave & policies

Car salary sacrifice scheme

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