Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Location: Northern Ireland (Field-Based Regional Coverage Across NI)
Salary: Competitive with bonus and EV car
Contract Type: Permanent 40 hours per week

A role with real ownership real responsibility and real impact.

If youre someone who thrives on being out in the field building strong relationships keeping operations moving and making sure standards are consistently delivered this role will feel like home. Were looking for a Operations Manager with experience in facilities management grounds maintenance or a similar multi-site service-led environment who also has strong digital and technical capability.

This is a hybrid role where you will split your time between structured planning system-based reporting and being out on-site with field teams ensuring delivery compliance and performance. Youll be trusted to run your patch supported when needed and recognised for the impact you make across a large and growing client portfolio.

What youll do

Youll take ownership of a portfolio of sites and lead the day-to-day delivery of services that keep clients happy and operations running smoothly.

• Own the performance of your region ensuring every site meets the standards and expectations you set

• Build strong long-term client relationships becoming their trusted partner and go-to problem solver

• Lead frontline teams and subcontractors setting clear expectations giving direction and holding people accountable

• Plan organise and prioritise work making sure schedules run smoothly SLAs are met and safety is never compromised

• Spot opportunities for improvements and extra works adding value for clients and driving commercial performance

• Handle issues early and confidently using your judgement to keep standards high and customers satisfied

• Work closely with Regional Operations Directors HSQE partners and central support teams while maintaining full ownership of your regions success.

This is a role where your leadership genuinely matters the quality of your decisions shows up in real sites real teams and real customer satisfaction.

What youll get

• Autonomy and trust to run your region without micromanagement

• Support from experienced Regional Operations Directors HSQE partners and central admin teams

• A portfolio where your leadership has visible impact on performance culture and client relationships

• Opportunities to grow your region responsibilities and influence

• Hands-on development through leadership projects operational challenges and cross-functional collaboration

• Industry specific training covering all aspects of Grounds Maintenance and Horticulture.

• Competitive package including a company vehicle private GP wellbeing support bonus scheme volunteering days and recognition rewards

What were looking for

Experience managing multi-site service delivery (FM cleaning retail logistics hospitality security housing utilities or similar)

• A natural leader who sets standards supports people and follows through on commitments

• Someone who enjoys building relationships gaining trust and becoming the person clients rely on

• A calm practical problem solver who acts early prioritises well and stays steady under pressure

• Commercial awareness balancing quality efficiency and added-value opportunities

• A strong sense of ownership pride and responsibility for your region

• A full UK driving licence

About Ground Control

Ground Control is a certified B Corporation committed to caring for the environment our people and the communities we serve. Since 1973 weve delivered high-quality services through strong relationships responsible leadership and a genuine commitment to doing the right thing.

If youre an Operations Manager from a service-led background who thrives on ownership accountability and making things run well wed love to hear from you.

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