Job Title:
Operations Manager - Grounds Maintenance and Winter Maintenance
About Us:
We are a leading provider of grounds maintenance and environmental services, passionate about sustainability, innovation, and creating outdoor spaces that inspire.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and oversee our Grounds Maintenance and Winter Maintenance operations in Ireland.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee and manage the delivery of Grounds Maintenance and Winter Maintenance services across Ireland.
* Lead, motivate, and develop contracts managers and field-based teams to achieve high standards of performance.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and retention.
* Collaborate with operational and support teams to optimize service delivery and drive continuous improvement.
* Create business development opportunities through existing and new clients.
* Monitor and manage financial performance, including full P&L responsibility.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
Requirements:
* Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage and inspire teams in a field-based environment.
* Commercial Acumen: Strong business sense with the ability to manage budgets and drive financial performance.
* P&L Experience: Demonstrated success in managing profit and loss responsibilities.
* Client Management: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with highly commercial clients.
* Organizational Skills: Excellent ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results.
* Driving License: A full, clean driving license is essential due to the field-based nature of the role.
What We Offer:
A wide-ranging benefits program, supporting you to realise your full potential, and we are proud to be recognised as a great place to work.
Awards, Accolades and Culture:
* We have been awarded 'world-class' status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results.
* Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement.
* We inclusively support 'The Race at Work Charter', 'Ban the Box', 'The Armed Forces Covenant' and are 'Disability Confident'
* We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund, an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
* We are committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.
Perks and Benefits:
An online private GP service, a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app, training, development, coaching and mentoring plans, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.