Commercial Operations Manager

Commercial Operations Manager

Based: Sherburn in Elmet

Highly Competitive Salary + Profit Share + Benefits

Run a business. Drive growth. Make your mark.

We're not just hiring a manager—we're looking for a commercially driven leader ready to take ownership of a thriving engineering operation and shape its future.

Part of the WEC Group, one of the UK's leading and multi-award-winning engineering companies, Sherburn Metalwork is entering an exciting phase of growth. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with real autonomy and influence.

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take full operational and commercial responsibility for a 40+ person business unit.

• Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team
• Own the P&L and drive sustainable, profitable growth
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency
• Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders
• Shape culture, performance, and long-term strategy

This role offers genuine ownership—you'll run the business as if it were your own.

What We're Looking For

You're a proven leader who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment and knows how to turn opportunity into results.

• Senior management experience within sheet metal / fabrication
• Strong commercial and financial acumen (P&L ownership essential)
• Track record of driving growth and improving profitability
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and deliver through others
• Confident communicator who can influence customers and stakeholders

Why Join Us?

• Profit Share Scheme (annual bonus linked to performance)
• Highly competitive salary (DOE)
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Company pension
• Employee benefit loans
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Death in service benefit
• Discounted attractions
• Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Work on unique, varied engineering projects

Location & Hours

Sherburn in Elmet (with occasional travel to other sites)

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Job Type

Permanent

Work Location

In person

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