Operations Director

3 days ago

Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom UBT Full time
Job Overview

Role: Operations Director

Location: Liverpool Head Office with regular travel to London

Salary: Up to £120,000 per annum, depending on experience

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

UBT is a leading innovator in fire safety solutions, committed to excellence in design and engineering. Our cutting-edge fire and smoke curtain solutions meet the highest industry standards, protecting lives and property with advanced safety technologies.

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Operations Director to join our dynamic team. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations from order receipt to final payments. Your key areas of responsibility will include:

  1. Contract finalisation and management
  2. Survey and design/drawings
  3. Manufacture and logistics coordination
  4. Installation and aftersales management
  5. HS&E, legal, and compliance
  6. PPM and operations payments

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Overall coordination and management of multiple live external contracts
  2. Optimising revenue and margin opportunities
  3. Managing the development, assembly, manufacture, and testing of new products
  4. Setting up a new manufacturing unit in 2025
  5. Managing supplier contracts and maintaining strong relationships
  6. Reporting directly to the MD and running your own P&L
  7. Overseeing recruitment, service improvement, and bottom-line performance

Requirements:

  1. Proactive approach: Anticipate and mitigate risks and problems before they arise
  2. Hands-on leadership: Lead by example and directly engage in operational tasks
  3. Experience with Tier 1 contractors and manufacturing: Proven track record in a similar role
  4. Strong management skills: Capable of managing supplier contracts and overseeing key personnel
  5. Operational excellence: High standards of work, meticulous organisation, and proactive communication
  6. Technical aptitude: Mechanical and electrical engineering experience is highly desirable
  7. Project management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  8. Customer-focused: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to customer satisfaction
  9. Attention to detail: Ensuring faultless work and maintaining quality standards
  10. Willingness to travel: Regular travel to London and possibly other locations

If you are a driven operational leader with a passion for fire safety solutions and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

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