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Operations Management Recruitment in Wantage

From site operations managers to regional directors, we find permanent leaders in Wantage with results they can explain.

South East

Wantage operations management recruitment

Permanent leadership hires should leave a site stronger, safer and more profitable.

Operations across the South East are connected by the M25, M3, M4, M20 and M23, Gatwick Airport and the ports at Southampton, Portsmouth and Dover. Leaders who understand that network plan capacity with fewer surprises.

We ask candidates about the turnover, margin, headcount and service levels they have been responsible for, then about what they changed.

Operations leadership roles across the South East are spread across sites such as the Solent ports and the M27 corridor estates.

Roles we fill

Operations roles we recruit for

Permanent operations leadership, from site operations managers to operations directors.

How we work with Wantage operators

A shortlist of proven leaders

The P&L first

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

People leadership

We ask how candidates built their management teams and what happened to staff turnover on their watch.

Leadership teams for mobilisations

For a new contract or site we can recruit the general manager and the senior team, timed to go-live.

Pay benchmarks

What operations leaders earn in Wantage

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

General managers of large or complex sites usually earn more than those running smaller operations, though local competition can move either figure. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.

How it works

Three stages to a hire

The brief

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

Interviews and site visits

We arrange interviews, presentations and site visits, then brief each candidate beforehand.

Referencing

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

Your brief

Details that sharpen the search

For Wantage operations under pressure, the right permanent leader is the difference between firefighting and planning.

Operations leaders who leave early often cite unrealistic targets, little investment or a head office that interferes. We raise all three first.

A strong operations brief covers:

  • Headcount and the management team structure
  • Service levels and key performance measures
  • The biggest problem the new leader must solve
  • Salary, bonus and car allowance
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Operations FAQs

Frequently asked

Do you recruit operations managers in Wantage?

Yes. We recruit permanent operations managers, general managers and operations directors for businesses across the South East.

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 benchmark a leadership package?

Yes. We compare salary, bonus, car allowance and pension with current offers for similar operations roles across the region.

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.

Do you recruit multi-site roles?

Yes. Tell us the sites and the travel involved so we approach leaders who want that kind of role.

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Related operations pages for Wantage

Operations management recruitment elsewhere in the South East:

Other specialisms in Wantage:

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

A leadership seat to fill?

Brief us on the leadership role

Give us the role and we will shortlist leaders who have already run an operation like yours.