Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Nights – Worthing

Top Tier Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager to join a busy Planning Team on a 6-month temporary contract.

Location: Worthing, West Sussex – BN13 

Salary: £50,000 per annum, pro rata

Contract: 6-month temporary

Shift: 4 on / 4 off

Hours: 12-hour night shifts

The Role

You will be responsible for overseeing night-time operations, supporting the planning team and ensuring the operation runs smoothly throughout your shift.

Key responsibilities include managing operational issues through to completion, coordinating drivers and planners, maintaining service levels, keeping customers and stakeholders updated, and ensuring accurate reporting and handovers.

You will also support and manage the night team, addressing performance where required and creating a culture of accountability, ownership and teamwork.

What We're Looking For

Previous operations, transport or planning management experience

Strong planning and decision-making skills

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Confident communication and people-management skills

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Able to take ownership of problems and see them through to resolution

Experience working with drivers, planners, customers and subcontractors would be highly beneficial

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Transport, Planning or Operations Manager looking for a well-paid night position