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General / Operations Manager

Perm
Irvine
North Ayrshire
£65000 - £75000 per annum + plus car allowance and bonus
Engineering, Manufacturing & Technical
ADO/115415
31.08.2026

Andrew Dow CertRP

Associate Director
Engineering & Manufacturing
andrew.dow@escaperecruitment.com
0141 410 9113
07769 970 786

Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations / General Manager to take overall responsibility for the performance, growth and operation of an established engineering and technical business in Ayrshire.

You will take ownership of a multi-disciplinary operation, leading a team while working closely with senior management to drive business performance and growth.

The Role

  • Responsible for the general running and commercial performance of this site.
  • Managing operational resources to ensure excellent customer service, efficiency and cost control.
  • Working closely with technical and service teams to plan resources and deliver customer requirements.
  • Leading and developing a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Supporting and driving sales, business development and customer growth.
  • Identifying new business opportunities and developing strong customer relationships.
  • Taking ownership of budgets, costs, financial targets and profitability.
  • Monitoring KPIs and financial performance and using data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety and compliance.
  • Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Contributing to wider business objectives and helping shape the future growth of the operation.

About You

You will ideally have:

  • Proven experience in a General Manager, Operations Manager, Business Unit Manager or similar leadership position.
  • Strong people-management and team leadership experience.
  • A background within engineering, manufacturing, technical equipment, servicing, installation or another relevant operational environment.
  • Good technical understanding and the ability to engage confidently with technical teams and customers.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • The confidence to be hands-on, visible and involved in the operation.

A relevant technical, engineering, commercial or equivalent qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Package

  • Excellent base salary
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Annual bonus
  • Senior leadership position with significant commercial responsibility
  • Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of an established business

If you are an experienced operational leader with strong commercial instincts, people-management capability and the drive to grow a business, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.