Operations Manager

Job description

Operations Manager

Location: Dublin or surrounding areas

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Shape the future of a rapidly growing business.

You thrive on building strong teams, driving performance and creating operational excellence. You're equally comfortable developing people, strengthening customer relationships and delivering commercial results.

At Ground Control, we're looking for an Operations Manager to lead our growing Grounds Maintenance operation across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for operational performance, customer satisfaction, team development and business growth. You'll lead Contract Managers and Supervisors across Ireland, helping shape the future of a business that has achieved significant year-on-year growth.
What you'll do:

• Lead operational delivery across ROI and NI.
• Develop and support Contract Managers and Supervisors.
• Drive contract performance, service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead health, safety and compliance across the region.
• Support workforce planning and subcontractor performance.
• Review operational and financial performance to improve profitability.
• Help mobilise new contracts and support future growth.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and additional revenue.

What you'll get:

• Company vehicle.
• Significant autonomy and ownership.
• Responsibility for leading operations across Ireland.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Opportunity to influence a rapidly growing business.
• Development within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
• The chance to build and develop high-performing teams.

What we're looking for:

• Experience leading multi-site operations within Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping, Environmental Services, Facilities Management or a similar environment.
• Strong leadership experience managing managers and operational teams.
• A proven track record of delivering operational and commercial performance.
• Experience managing subcontractor delivery models.
• Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness, including budgets, forecasting and profitability.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Ireland.

Why Ground Control?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of operations across Ireland at a business experiencing significant growth. You'll have the autonomy to make decisions, develop people, improve performance and play a key role in shaping the future of the Ireland operation.

If you're a hands-on operational leader who thrives in a growing business and enjoys making a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits:

• Competitive salary - aligned with your skills and experience
• Performance‑linked bonus: Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution.
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes - celebrating and rewarding great work
• Private GP service - fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance - providing added peace of mind
• Holiday buy scheme - purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels. #mainttr