Operations & Scheduling Manager

Location: Lostock Hall, Preston

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 depending on experience + bonus

Full-time, Permanent

Monday to Friday

Core hours: Typically 7:00am – 3:00pm, however flexibility is essential to support the operational requirements of the business and installation teams.

Our client is a growing specialist decking company delivering high-quality installation projects across the North West and beyond. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Operations & Scheduling Manager to oversee the day-to-day coordination of projects, scheduling and operational planning.

This is a key role within the business, suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can keep projects organised, key contacts updated and operations running efficiently.

The role:

This is a varied and fast-moving operational role involving scheduling, logistics, team coordination and overall project support.

You will be responsible for planning and coordinating installation schedules, managing operational workflow, organising materials and supporting fitting teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the high standards.

The successful candidate will be confident managing multiple projects simultaneously, dealing with changing priorities and making quick decisions within a busy operational environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and scheduling installation projects
• Organising daily workloads for fitting teams
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and efficiently
• Managing operational diaries, logistics and workflow planning
• Coordinating materials, deliveries and site requirements
• Communicating with key contacts regarding schedules and project updates
• Supporting installation teams with day-to-day operational requirements
• Managing reactive changes and problem solving effectively
• Monitoring operational progress and helping improve processes and efficiencies
• Working closely with management to support the continued growth of the business

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience within operations, scheduling, installation scheduling, logistics or project coordination
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to manage multiple moving projects at once
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Confident working in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach
• Good IT and administration skills
• Flexible attitude with a willingness to support the wider business where needed

Experience within construction, fit-out, landscaping, home improvement, building products, manufacturing or installation-led industries would be highly advantageous.

Why apply?

• Key role within a growing and ambitious business
• Opportunity to make a real impact on operations and efficiency
• Varied and hands-on position with autonomy and responsibility
• Supportive team environment
• Long-term career opportunity with a growing company

If you are highly organised, solutions-focused and enjoy keeping operations running smoothly, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your updated CV.

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