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Operations Director

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Posted on Jul 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Basford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£70k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
Operations Director

NG8, Nottingham

£70,000 - £80,000 + company bonus which will increase every year

Mon – Fri 7:30am – 5pm OR 8am – 5:30pm

Looking for someone to start as soon as possible

Job Purpose

To provide strategic and operational leadership for the safe, efficient, compliant and cost effective distribution. The role is responsible for leading all depot operations, ensuring excellent customer service, optimising logistics, fleet and stock management, maintaining regulatory compliance and driving commercial performance.

Working closely with the team, the postholder will deliver operational excellence, develop strong customer relationships, identify continuous improvement opportunities, and contribute to the overall growth and success of the business.

Job Responsibilities

Manage the day to day operations of the Nottingham depot

Lead, coach, motivate and develop the depot team to achieve business objectives

Purchase fuel for vehicles daily at the best possible price, considering market trends and global events

Manage the company vehicle fleet, including maintenance, licensing, compliance and replacement planning

Ensure compliance with Dangerous Goods regulations, health and safety requirements and driver training standards

Prepare quotations, negotiate and secure sales with both business and domestic customers by phone, email and in person, using the internal sales system

Build and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding and responding to customer needs

Support yard operations by filling customer fuel containers and, when required delivering barrels using a 7.5-tonne vehicle

Monitor product costs and set pricing to maximise profitability while maintaining excellent customer service

Keep up to date with new products and industry developments

Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and maintain a competitive advantage.

Monitor stock levels

Skills Required

Proven success at managing successful operations

Team management and motivation

Excellent customer engagement and relationship building skills

Logical thinking, with a proven track record of problem solving

Strong numeracy (minimum B at GCSE maths)

Strong teamworking ethic, with a willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ when required

Commitment to business success

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Microsoft Office Literacy

Attention to detail

Good sense of humour

EMA1

Reference: 225313594

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Operations Director

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 1, 2026 by CV-Library

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Basford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£70k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
Operations Director

NG8, Nottingham

£70,000 - £80,000 + company bonus which will increase every year

Mon – Fri 7:30am – 5pm OR 8am – 5:30pm

Looking for someone to start as soon as possible

Job Purpose

To provide strategic and operational leadership for the safe, efficient, compliant and cost effective distribution. The role is responsible for leading all depot operations, ensuring excellent customer service, optimising logistics, fleet and stock management, maintaining regulatory compliance and driving commercial performance.

Working closely with the team, the postholder will deliver operational excellence, develop strong customer relationships, identify continuous improvement opportunities, and contribute to the overall growth and success of the business.

Job Responsibilities

Manage the day to day operations of the Nottingham depot

Lead, coach, motivate and develop the depot team to achieve business objectives

Purchase fuel for vehicles daily at the best possible price, considering market trends and global events

Manage the company vehicle fleet, including maintenance, licensing, compliance and replacement planning

Ensure compliance with Dangerous Goods regulations, health and safety requirements and driver training standards

Prepare quotations, negotiate and secure sales with both business and domestic customers by phone, email and in person, using the internal sales system

Build and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding and responding to customer needs

Support yard operations by filling customer fuel containers and, when required delivering barrels using a 7.5-tonne vehicle

Monitor product costs and set pricing to maximise profitability while maintaining excellent customer service

Keep up to date with new products and industry developments

Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and maintain a competitive advantage.

Monitor stock levels

Skills Required

Proven success at managing successful operations

Team management and motivation

Excellent customer engagement and relationship building skills

Logical thinking, with a proven track record of problem solving

Strong numeracy (minimum B at GCSE maths)

Strong teamworking ethic, with a willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ when required

Commitment to business success

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Microsoft Office Literacy

Attention to detail

Good sense of humour

EMA1
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Reference: 225313594

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