Operations Planning & Administration Manager Gateway Environmental Services Ltd

Location: Caterham, Surrey
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 (DOE)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Vantage Industrial Cleaning, part of the Churchill Group, is an ambitious and growing specialist industrial cleaning business investing in its people, systems and operational excellence. We're looking for an Operations Planning & Administration Manager to play a key role in supporting our leadership team and driving operational success.

You'll lead operational planning, workforce scheduling, resource coordination and mobilisation activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably. Working closely with the leadership teams, you'll help shape the future growth and performance of the business.

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence change and help drive the success of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

As an Operations Planning & Administration Manager, you'll:

• Lead the Operations Planning & Administration function.
• Coordinate workforce planning, labour allocation and operational diaries.
• Support project mobilisation including labour, equipment, accommodation and travel.
• Manage JobWatch administration, scheduling and workflow.
• Lead and develop the administration team.
• Produce operational KPI information and planning reports.
• Support surveys, quotations and mobilisation.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and operational teams.
• Drive continuous improvement across planning, administration and operational processes.

As an Operations Planning & Administration Manager, you'll have:

• Experience within Facilities Management, Industrial Cleaning, or a similar operational environment.
• A strong background in operational planning, workforce scheduling and resource coordination.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong IT literacy and confidence using business systems and reporting tools.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercial awareness, a proactive approach and a focus on driving operational efficiency and service excellence.

What's in it for you?

We believe in rewarding talent and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued.

• We are employee-owned, making you a beneficiary of our future success
• 33 days leave including bank holidays
• 24hr online GP access as well as mental health, wellness, financial and legal support
• Two paid volunteering days annually - from beach cleans to supporting your local community. You choose
• More than 250 perks and hundreds of exclusive deals and discounts
• Lots of training, development and apprenticeships opportunities programmes to grow and progress your career
• Our Mosaic committee and Mental Health First Aiders leading the change on all things Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion at Churchill
• All year-round recognition and annual awards programme to thank our shining stars

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Churchill is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract, develop and retain the best people from the widest network. We're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly, and with respect and dignity.

Reasonable adjustments

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We're happy to help

Please note: A basic DBS check is required for this role