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About the Company: We are a specialist fit-out and joinery contractor delivering high-quality commercial, retail, hospitality, and bespoke residential projects across the UK. With a reputation for craftsmanship, attention to detail, and on-time delivery, we are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and support our continued growth. Job Purpose: The Operations Manager will lead and coordinate all operational aspects of the business, ensuring that joinery production and site-based fit-out projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will play a key role in managing teams, improving processes, and driving efficiency across production, logistics, project delivery, and health & safety. Key Responsibilities: Operational Management Oversee end-to-end delivery of fit-out and joinery projects, from initial planning to completion. Manage production schedules, workshop operations, and site installation teams. Ensure all operations are compliant with HSE regulations and internal safety policies. Maintain oversight of quality control processes both in the workshop and on-site. Work closely with project managers to monitor project progress, risks, and issues. Resource Planning & Team Management Manage and coordinate internal teams including joiners, site supervisors, and subcontractors. Schedule labour and materials in line with project timelines and budgets. Conduct performance reviews and support staff training and development. Process Improvement Identify inefficiencies in operational workflows and implement improvements. Introduce systems or tools to streamline project delivery and reporting. Develop and monitor KPIs across departments to ensure performance targets are met. Client & Stakeholder Liaison Support the commercial and estimating teams during project tendering and planning. Attend client meetings, ensuring clear communication and expectations are maintained. Handle operational issues that arise and provide proactive, solutions-focused leadership. Budget & Cost Control Assist in budget planning and cost tracking for projects and operations. Review supplier and subcontractor performance and cost-effectiveness. Key Skills & Experience: Proven experience in an operational management role within fit-out, construction, or bespoke joinery. Strong understanding of joinery manufacturing processes and site-based fit-out operations. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong planning and organisational ability, with attention to detail. Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Project Management, or related field (preferred). SMSTS or SSSTS qualification (essential). CSCS black card (essential). First Aid at Work (desirable). Lean/Six Sigma or similar process improvement training (advantageous). What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Company vehicle or car allowance 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Opportunities for career progression Dynamic and supportive working environment

My client is a growing business, they are looking to recruit a permanent Technical Supervisor. Do you have experience in any of these areas or something similar? Blinds, curtains or shutters installation/manufacture? Window, conservatory or door fitting? Carpentry / Carpenter / Joinery? Metal worker or tool maker? Kitchen or bedroom fitting? Shop fitting, handyman, DIYer, building and fixing things? Plumbing or electrical installations? The position will be a mixture of factory/workshop based as well as site visits to customers to assist the surveying and installation team. The work will be different every day and the right candidate will be required to prioritise and organise their time effectively to support the manufacturing and installation teams where required most. To give an example, the job will range from repairing and maintaining tooling in the workshop, to making motorised blinds, surveying and measuring windows and conservatories, and helping with an installation or finding a solution for a challenging blind or install. SKILLS REQUIRED Looking for someone with good technical and practical ability, particularly the ability to measure and survey accurately Able to overcome problems and challenges and complete work to a high standard Good communicator - offer excellent customer service and communicate effectively with the rest of the team Able to use ladders and steps, hand tools, power tools and carry some heavier items Competent in basic modern IT software and applications. Ability to use a computer, basic in-house systems and e-mails and the ability to work out measurements, sizes and quantities with a good grasp of maths and use of spreadsheets Team-worker who is comfortable working in an established growing business environment and would fit in as part of the team Able to work alone using initiative to solve problems and prioritise and organise their work to be effective and efficient Hardworking and flexible with the willingness to meet deadlines and finish the job Highly organised individual with excellent time management and multi-tasking skills Ability to seek information from our suppliers, interpret technical manuals and instructions and pass this information on to train the rest of the team Good command of English To be punctual, presentable, and courteous, always communicating with colleagues and customers Reading the job notes and survey details to ensure products are manufactured and quality checked, ready for installation and to check that all tools, spares, extras, and parts are ready and carried to successfully complete each job To strictly follow the company health and safety guidelines and work in a professional, and safe manner always To take pride in all work with attention to detail whilst working in an organised tidy and efficient manner Learn about all the products that we manufacture and install and use this technical knowledge to assist the rest of the team MUST HAVE A FULL UK DRIVING LICENSE

What is the purpose of this role? We have a role that has become available to be part of our MOJ team at Amey. Working in a secure environment, you will be part of a team of engineers that demonstrate superb technical competency, delivering mission critical. HMP Hindley - Gibson Street, Bickershaw, Wigan WN2 5TH Permanent 39 hours This will require working weekends on a rota basis which pays an additional 15% shift allowance On call rota paid as required What will this role involve? * Carry out joinery work to include repairing of doors, windows, signposts, formwork and other bespoke timber items. * Measure and quote for works. * Order materials. * Maintain stock of Building Maintenance material. * Organise and plan your daily work with the supervisor, to record and submit all details of work carried out on relevant works orders. * Responsible for joinery workshop - maintenance of machines, statutory inspections, housekeeping and cleanliness. * Participate in the Service’s out of hours emergency standby rota when the need arises. * Complete statutory records as required. * Provide technical advice where required. * Carry out any other duties as requested. * Act at all times in a manner designed to improve the service and thereby foster good customer and public relations. What are we looking for? * Amey will complete a DBS for you upon successful interview and prison security clearance will be required.Level 3 in Joinery & Carpentry. * Able to act at all times in a manner designed to improve the service and thereby foster good customer and public relations. * An awareness the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the duties which it places on an employee. * Emergence first aid at work (HSE). * Environmental awareness. * Tool Box talk. * IOSH working safely. * Manual tool handling. * Ladder use. What makes this role unique? To carry out joinery work across the entire prison site to include fixing doors, windows, signposts, formwork and other bespoke timber items. This is a great opportunity to be part of a successful and growing business. Why Amey? We’re all originals here and our individuality is an asset. We have unique backgrounds and personalities, which means we all bring different ideas to the table. But we do have one thing in common: we all take personal pride in our public service. With every drop of water and spark of electricity we supply, with every bolt we tighten and with every guiding golden nugget of advice, we better manage the services that we all use and rely on every day, ensuring every household in Britain benefits from our work. Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 16,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK’s defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on. As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You’re surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There’ll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You’ll be stretched but always supported. Whether it’s working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you’ll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Business Award Are you under 23 years old? Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to be the next rising star within Amey? Go the extra mile; gain new skills, push yourself physically, help others and explore new places. Gain friendships, experiences and memories that will last a lifetime - and have lots of fun too! The award is run over an 18-month period and there are five modules and an awards presentation included. Visit Amey website for more information