Operations directors · London & the South East

Operations Management Recruitment in Redbridge

Hiring a general manager in Redbridge? We look at the P&L they have run and the teams they have built before anything else.

London & the South East

Permanent operations directors for Redbridge

Every operations candidate we put forward has been screened on the P&L, the headcount and the results they delivered.

Sites such as the London Gateway and Tilbury corridors and the north London depots vary in scale and pace. We match leaders to the operation they will actually be running.

Contract logistics, retail distribution, parcel networks and manufacturing operations each need a different kind of leader.

With the M25 orbital, the A13 and A406, Heathrow Airport and the deep-water ports at London Gateway and Tilbury serving the region, operations leaders across London & the South East often oversee sites that run national as well as regional work.

Positions we place

From site leaders to operations directors

Permanent operations roles matched to site size, contract type and culture.

What sets the desk apart

An operations desk, not a generalist agency

The P&L first

We ask candidates about the budget, margin and costs they have owned before anything else.

Matched to the model

Contract logistics, retail distribution, parcel or manufacturing: we match leaders to the model they have run.

Safety leadership

Every operations screen covers the candidate's approach to health and safety.

What the market pays

What operations leaders earn in Redbridge

Indicative permanent salaries in Redbridge run from around £45k for operations managers up to £100k+ for operations directors.

Bonus structures matter at this level. We check how each candidate's current bonus is calculated so the comparison is fair. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.

How it works

What happens after you brief us

The brief

The operation, the P&L, the team, the client and the result the new leader must deliver.

Referencing

We ask referees about results, leadership and how the candidate handled pressure.

Offer and onboarding

We help agree the package and stay in touch while the new leader takes charge.

Your brief

What we ask at the start

Strong operations managers become general managers and then directors. Hiring well builds that bench.

Many operations directors began as shift or site managers. We recruit at every step of that path.

A strong operations brief covers:

  • Headcount and the management team structure
  • The client or contract, if it is a 3PL operation
  • Service levels and key performance measures
  • Who the role reports to
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Operations FAQs

Worth knowing

How do you assess operations leaders?

We look at the P&L, headcount and service levels they have been responsible for, their safety record and their right to work, then discuss your operation with them.

Do you recruit for 3PL contracts?

Yes. We recruit general managers and contract managers who run client contracts for third-party logistics providers.

Can you recruit a leadership team for a new contract?

Yes. We can recruit the general manager and senior team together, timed to the contract start.

Do you also recruit warehouse managers?

Yes. Our warehouse desk recruits warehouse managers, shift managers and team leaders.

I lead logistics operations. How do I find my next role?

Upload your CV and tell us the size of operation, the sector and the location you want. We will contact you, discreetly, when a permanent role fits.

Where to next

Related operations pages for Redbridge

Operations management recruitment elsewhere in London & the South East:

Other specialisms in Redbridge:

See our national Operations Management Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Redbridge.

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One brief covers a single leader or the senior team for a new contract.