Assistant Operation Manager

• Job Ref: Assistant Operation Manager
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Chelmsford
• Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Operation Manager to our client’s team in Wickford. Working as an Assistant Operations Manager, you will be deputising for the Operations Manager where possible by managing the performance and delivery of area-based teams. The candidate will be responsible for a number of operational requirements to ensure the safe, effective and consistent delivery of projects.

Our client is Europe’s leading provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation projects, with an annual turnover of €700m and over 7,000 colleagues operating throughout the UK, France, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. They offer a holistic range of services to support the creation, maintenance and management of landscapes throughout the UK, working with both public and private sector clients to deliver bespoke solutions for each project’s unique challenges.

As the UK’s top grounds maintenance and landscaping provider, X offers a broad range of services. From professional open space management to landscape design and build, grounds maintenance, tree surgery, civil engineering, outdoor facilities management, biodiversity management, waterways management and much more.

Principal Accountabilities

• The AOM will be responsible for general operational responsibilities including undertaking pre-contract site assessment
• Be confident in client facing situations and be capable of resolving operational issues
• To co-ordinate teams according to contract specifications and workload.
• To monitor work progress and performance, taking prompt action when needed and reporting any irregularities
• To liaise and work with Client officers at appropriate level to meet expectations in relation to completed / outstanding /additional work.
• Maintain records of all tasks completed utilising the Acorn Job Management system.
• To communicate effectively and confidently both on a one-to-one basis and in groups.
• Adhere to HR processes and procedures.
• Ensure all HR matters are dealt with accordingly and passed to the Operations Manager if necessary.
• To understand the law relating to Health & Safety and understand and implement the company’s Health & Safety policy ensuring the completion of Accident and near miss reports.
• To understand and implement risk assessments and COSSH.
• Manage according to budgets set by idverde.

• Full UK driving license.
• Wide knowledge of all ground’s maintenance activities.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• 21 Days holiday plus statutory days
• Pension scheme
• A range of flexible benefits, including Cycle to Work, retail discounts etc.
• Full training and development aligned with your role
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Plus, much more…