Sales & Operations Manager

Operations Manager - Engineering or field service teams - Industrial Gases

Manchester, Rotherham or Woking (Hybrid & UK Travel)

Permanent

We are looking for a Sales & Operations Manager to join one of the UK's leading industrial gases and engineering solutions businesses. This is a senior-level opportunity to lead a large-scale engineering operation while supporting the continued commercial growth of a blue-chip organisation.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this role combines hands-on operational leadership with strategic business development. You will oversee a team of around 80 engineers and technicians through 4 direct reports, ensuring high levels of safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction across the UK.

The ideal candidate will come from an engineering operations background, with proven experience in leading teams, managing large-scale projects, and driving commercial performance in a technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and develop a team of Field Engineers, Project Engineers, and Service Specialists across multiple UK sites.

Oversee installation, commissioning, maintenance and service operations for industrial gas systems.

Ensure all engineering activities are delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest technical standards.

Maintain strong financial and operational control across CAPEX, maintenance spend, and project budgets.

Partner with the sales team to drive growth, support pipeline development, and retain key accounts.

Implement continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing safety, efficiency and service delivery.

Champion SHEQ excellence, embedding a zero-harm culture across all operations.

Use CRM and data tools to track KPIs, operational performance, and sales activity.

Work collaboratively across the leadership team to deliver business targets and customer satisfaction goals.

Key Skills & Experience

Proven track record leading large engineering or field service teams.

Strong operational and project management background within an industrial or technical services environment.

Commercially astute with experience working closely with sales and customer teams.

Experience in mechanical, cryogenic, or process engineering preferred.

Recognized safety qualification (IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Certificate).

Skilled in continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

What You Get in Return

Opportunity to join a market-leading engineering organization in a pivotal leadership position.

Comprehensive benefits package including bonus scheme, pension, healthcare and holidays.

Structured career progression and professional development within a global group.

Work in a culture that champions Safety, Integrity, Inclusion and Innovation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven operations leader with a strong engineering foundation and commercial mindset to make a real impact within a market-leading business.

Interested?

Please submit your CV to Max Carr at DCS Engineering via the link provided.

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