Operations Team Leader

OverviewAre you a natural leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development? We’re looking for four Operations Team Leaders to guide our 24/7 Operations Analysts, ensuring seamless service delivery with a strong focus on IBMi systems. This is a new role where you’ll be the driving force behind shift performance, service quality, and continuous improvement. At Service Express, our Operations Team Leaders are at the heart of our 24/7 Command Centre in Bedford, making sure our systems run smoothly, our teams are supported, and our customers receive exceptional support. If you have proven leadership experience in a technical environment—especially with iSeries or Intel platforms—you’ll thrive here. We offer structured development, exposure to a wide range of technologies, and a collaborative team culture where your leadership makes a real impact. This isn’t just another shift-based role—it’s a platform to lead, innovate, and grow.What You’ll Be DoingLead, mentor, and inspire a team of Operations AnalystsBuild strong relationships across the business and invest in training and upskilling your team to ensure continuous growth and capability developmentOversee daily operations, ensuring efficient incident resolution and proactive monitoringAct as the go-to escalation point for complex technical and operational issuesMaintain service excellence by meeting SLAs and driving performance improvementsCollaborate across IT, delivery, and support teams to enhance service deliveryManage shift scheduling and ensure balanced workloads and development opportunitiesDrive incident management, root cause analysis, and preventive actionsSupport integration of new technologies and processes into operations.What Makes This Opportunity SpecialRotating Shift Schedule (4 days on from 7am-7pm / 4 off / 4 nights on from 7pm-7am / 4 off): Loved by many on the team for its predictability and generous downtime. You’ll always know your rotation a year in advance, which means you could book 4 days of holiday along with your 4 days not on the schedule for a total of 12 days offLead with Impact: You’ll play a key role in shaping the performance and culture of a 24/7 operations team, directly influencing service quality and customer satisfactionContinuous Development: We’re committed to your growth—offering leadership development, technical training, and opportunities to expand your expertise across technologiesCollaborative Culture: Join a supportive, people-first environment where teamwork, trust, and open communication are at the heart of everything we doVisible Leadership: Your contributions won’t go unnoticed—you’ll work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, making a real difference every day.You’ll Thrive in This Role If You HaveProven Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading technical teams in a 24/7 support environment, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and performance managementStrategic Thinking: A results-driven mindset with the ability to set ambitious goals, prioritize effectively, and align team efforts with broader business objectivesTechnical Acumen: Familiarity with IBMi (iSeries) and/ or Intel platforms, along with a solid understanding of ITSM/ITIL practicesStrong Communication: Ability to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, building trust and fostering collaboration across teamsData-Driven Decision Making: Skilled in analyzing operational metrics to identify trends, drive improvements, and support innovationAdaptability: Comfortable navigating change and evolving business needs, including out-of-hours responsibilitiesPeople-First Leadership: Background in building strong relationships, investing in team development, and creating an environment where individuals feel valued and empoweredIntegrity & Accountability: Known for leading by example with honesty, transparency, and a commitment to continuous self-developmentWhat You’ll Get from Us£46,000–£56,000 (which consists of £40,000–£50,000 basic depending on experience + £6,000 shift allowance)24.5 days holiday + the option to buy morePaid volunteer hours to support causes you care aboutPrivate medical insurance, life assurance & wellbeing resourcesFree onsite parkingA fun, fast-paced workplace where you’re encouraged to grow and exploreService Express is an equal opportunity employer. Authorization to work in the country you are applying to is a precondition of employment. Service Express does not sponsor applicants for work visas.We process your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For European residents, review our fair processing notice.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr