Operations Manager

Designer Contracts is the UKs largest flooring contractor operating across 13 regional facilities. As well as flooring the company provides curtains and blinds furniture and lighting.

We have been supplying and installing across the nation since 1992 and now employ over 300 staff members with an annual turnover in excess of 40 million.

Due to our continued growth we have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our friendly team based in Preston.

Salary - 37000 plus bonus

Type Permanent Full Time

Working Pattern Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Do you have:

Proven experience in effectively managing multiple teams

Excellent communication and organisational skills

If so then we would like to hear from you!

This role involves ensuring the efficient and effective running of the departments that you will be responsible for in line with company policy and procedures.

This is a busy and varied role that will require you to prioritise your work load accordingly. We are looking for a strong team player with a positive and enthusiastic approach to work.

Other key areas of responsibility include:

• Supervising sales orders and fitting costs
• Authorising payments to fitters
• Minimising regional stock holding and maintain correct stock levels
• Recruiting and managing fitters
• Ensuring customer service issues are resolved quickly and to the highest standards expected by our customers
• Deputising for the Senior Contracts Manager as required
• Running management reports to ensure compliance
• Managing motivating developing and communicating with the team
• Meeting own and regional objectives and targets
• Minimising debt

Key Requirements:

• Excellent people management skills
• A DBS check is a requirement upon a successful application
• A full and current UK driving licence so that site visits can be carried out
• Will be required to gain a current CSCS card
• Previous experience in the flooring industry or new build sector is advantageous but not essential

Our continued success is based on having a loyal motivated and friendly team of people with a drive to return we offer a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive Bonus
• 32 days holiday including 8 bank holidays
• Additional days leave for long service
• Health care plan provided by Westfield Health
• Life Insurance
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• All inclusive and paid for team building days out
• Extensive training programs for ongoing learning and development

Designer Contracts is an equal opportunities employer.

Across the UK we have been installing all types of flooring for many years. We are a progressive customer service focussed company that goes beyond an extensive product range of floorcoverings and includes:

Curtains & Blinds
Furniture & Lighting

We are a national company with a unique network of 13 regional centres. Since 1992 we have enjoyed considerable growth allowing us to build considerable financial resources a robust operational structure fantastic buying power and an experienced workforce of 300 employees. This gives us great stability and it means you can trust us to meet all your needs; now and in the future.