Operations Manager


Company:	Carlisle Support Services
Salary:	Competitive
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Rochester, ME3 9ND
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

Employer: Carlisle Support Services. Advertised by inploi, which runs Carlisle Support Services's careers site.

The benefits

Private Medical

Pension

20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Bonus

The role

Carlisle Support Services is looking for an Operations Manager for Shutdown Maintenance Services who are anti-corrosion and powder coating specialists, operating predominantly in the transport sector delivering services through the process of grit blasting, water jetting, metal spraying and application of coatings.

Your core role will include but not be limited to the following activities:

Work with the Managing Director of Integrated Service and the current GM to develop the business strategy
Set out actions and timelines to deliver the objectives
Ensure buy in to the objectives across the business
Daily management of site works and powder coating works
Determine labour and skills requirements for contracts and powder coating operations
Lead off site projects and support resourcing plans
Ensure all project documentation is prepared and meets all regulatory requirements- Method statements, COSHH assessments, safety data sheets, technical data sheets, Risk assessments and Toolbox talks
Issue personnel with defined instructions on the work to be carried out and ensure awareness of specific regulations, acts, standards, codes of practice, etc. governing the Company’s operations and activities
Liaise with clients and site personnel on upcoming and ongoing projects, ensuring contract requirements are achievable
Liaise with other trades, e.g. scaffold companies, subcontracted labour, etc. for support services required for the contract and ensure their risk assessments and method statements meet requirements
Build strong customer relationships
Oversee Project scope, surveying and quotation processes
Support new business acquisition
Conduct IMR108 Environmental site inspections in advance of site works commencing, ensure supervisors conduct periodical inspections during contracts and protect the environment during all stages of work
Conduct IMR201 Health and fety site checklists in advance of site works commencing, ensure supervisors conduct periodical checklists during contracts and protect the health and safety of site personnel during all stages of work
Conduct IMR302 Eyesight check record periodically to ensure driver compliance with FORS standard
Instruct supervisors to check personnel have been issued with the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) or respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and to check appropriate PPE/RPE being always worn as required for the task, and as determined by the relevant risk assessments
Ensure business meets all regulatory requirements
Manage day to day site operations
Oversee payroll processes
Ensure all staff are suitably trained with all required training up to date
Ensure completion of mandatory health checks
Ensure monthly job chats are completed
Ensure suitable processes in place to Manage fleet, tools, PPE and equipment
Develop strong supplier relationships
Monitor project financial performance
Support monthly reviews and budget development

The ideal candidate

At least 3 years’ industry experience
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the powder coating/anti corrosion market, ideally with a service delivery background.
Management experience at a mid-to senior level
Full clean driving licence
Located within 45 minutes of Rochester Office

Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes.

This could include the following: passport / driving licence / utility bill dated in the last 3 months / HMRC letter / original bank statement / original payslip / birth certificate / a valid share code.

About us

Join a growing market-leading brand of support services to work with the UK’s largest brands such as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, BBC StudioWorks, and many more.

Carlisle currently employees over 5,000 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members to deliver events, security cleaning, and retail facilities support services across the UK’s most renowned sites and critical infrastructure.

Apply today to find out more and embark on an exciting career journey filled with unrivalled recognition schemes and progression opportunities aimed at helping you achieve your true potential.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Carlisle, we are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development, and promotion.

In all situations people will be judged solely on merit or ability.

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