Operations and Installation Manager

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Industry: Window & Door / Fenestration

An established business within the window and door industry is looking for an experienced Operations & Installation Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day operations and installation function.

This is a hands-on management position overseeing installation teams while also taking responsibility for planning, stock, ordering, deliveries, suppliers, customers and health & safety .

The ideal candidate will have strong fenestration experience, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to take ownership and make decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the installation teams and day-to-day operations
• Plan installation schedules, workloads and resources
• Coordinate surveyors, installers, suppliers and customers
• Monitor projects from order through to delivery and installation
• Ensure installations are completed on time and to the required standards
• Manage snagging, remedial works and follow-up requirements
• Oversee stock control, warehouse organisation and materials
• Place supplier orders and monitor them through to delivery
• Coordinate deliveries with installation schedules
• Resolve supplier, delivery and product issues
• Take responsibility for health & safety across operations and installation
• Coordinate multiple projects and identify potential delays
• Ensure projects are fully prepared before installers attend site
• Support improvements to operational processes and systems

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience managing installation teams or contractors
• Strong experience within the window, door or glazing industry
• Good knowledge of window and door products and installation processes
• Experience with stock, ordering, suppliers and deliveries
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Good understanding of health & safety
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
• Confident taking ownership and making decisions
• Good IT and administrative skills

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager, Installation Manager, Contracts Manager or Senior Installation professional looking for their next challenge within the fenestration industry.

To apply, please submit your CV for consideration. </p

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