Operations Manager, Grounds Maintenance

1 week ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland UKund Control Full time

Operations Manager

Location: Field based across ROI with particular focus on Dublin and surrounding counties

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

We're seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and oversee our Grounds Maintenance and Winter Maintenance operations in Ireland. This pivotal role involves managing and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional services to our clients across Ireland.

What you'll do:

You'll have the autonomy to drive efficiencies, ensure service excellence, and contribute to our mission of sustainable operations. This role requires an experienced professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, has strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills and extensive knowledge of the Grounds Maintenance, Arboriculture, or Horticulture sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Oversee and manage the delivery of Grounds Maintenance and Winter Maintenance services across Ireland.
  2. Lead, motivate, and develop our contracts managers and our field-based teams to achieve high standards of performance.
  3. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and retention, particularly with commercial clients in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
  4. Collaborate with operational and support teams to optimize service delivery and drive continuous improvement.
  5. Create business development opportunities through existing and new clients.
  6. Monitor and manage financial performance, including full P&L responsibility.
  7. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
  8. Line management of direct reports.

This role is field based with a mix of being out on site in the field, working from home and regularly attending the office in Swords, Dublin (2 times per week) for meetings and collaboration.

What we're looking for:

  1. Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage and inspire teams in a field-based environment.
  2. Commercial Acumen: Strong business sense with the ability to manage budgets and drive financial performance.
  3. P&L Experience: Demonstrated success in managing profit and loss responsibilities.
  4. Client Management: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with highly commercial clients, operating effectively in challenging environments.
  5. Organizational Skills: Excellent ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results.
  6. Driving License: A full, clean driving license is essential due to the field-based nature of the role.
  7. Flexibility: Willingness to travel across the East and Midlands regions.

Why join us:

Career Development Focus: We're committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:

  • 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service + bank holidays
  • Yearly bonus scheme
  • Robust pension scheme
  • Medigold employee support, Online private GP Service
  • Employee Recognition Scheme
  • 2 personal choice volunteering days

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

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