# Operations Manager - Support Services

**Company:** [ICE - Industrial Cleaning Equipment](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/rsgSSqv4d2qR46PYCo8X3B.md)
**Location:** Peterborough, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Service Delivery

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## Description

We are looking for an experienced and self-driven Operations Manager you are responsible for the day-to-day performance and coordination of all support functions within the Service Delivery team. This includes Helpdesk, Scheduling, Technical Administration, Parts, Smartcall and Key Accounts.

This is a hands-on, operational management role, focused on ensuring that all support services run efficiently, enabling Engineering teams to delivery against SLAs while maintaining a high standard of customer experience. You will work closely with your management team to manage workflow, resolve issues and continuously improve service delivery.

You will lead a team of Service Delivery Managers, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer expectations and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). This role requires a strategic mindset combined with hands-on operational leadership.

**Responsibilities**

Operational Management and Strategy

-   Take ownership of daily support service operations, ensuring all customer requests, jobs and parts are processed accurately and on time.
-   Hold regular operational reviews with Service Delivery Managers to track performance, address issues and remove blockers.

Service Delivery

-   Own and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
-   Ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across all departments.

Operations Administration

-   Oversee Helpdesk operations to ensure all service requests are logged, prioritised and resolved efficiently.
-   Work with the Service Delivery Manager – Operations Administration to ensure scheduling is optimised with effective allocation of engineers and strong SLA adherence.

Parts & Hub Administration

-   Oversee the Parts & Hub Administration function to ensure engineers and customers receive the right parts at the right time.
-   Ensure strong control of parts ordering, van stock management and supplier performance.

Smartcall

-   Oversee the Smartcall function, ensuring effective remote diagnosis and resolution of equipment issues.
-   Drive the use of Smartcall to reduce unnecessary site visits and improve first-time fix rates.

Key Accounts & Customer Management

-   Oversee the Service Delivery Manager – Key Accounts, ensuring consistent delivery against SLAs and contractual commitments.
-   Support the team in maintaining strong client relationships and service performance.

## Requirements

-   Strong operational leadership experience within a service delivery or support environment.
-   Experience managing Helpdesk, Scheduling, Administration, or Customer Support functions.
-   Ability to manage multiple operational areas simultaneously and make decisions in fast-paced environments
-   Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to resolving issues.

-   Experience using data to drive performance and improvements

## Benefits

-   Competitive salary
-   Private healthcare
-   21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
-   Enhanced workplace pension scheme
-    Access to our discount and wellbeing portal, ICE Cube
-   Life assurance which is 2x annual salary
-   Bonus payment of £100.00 following 5 years’ service then an additional £25.00 for each subsequent year of service e.g. £125.00 following 6 years’ service
-   Holiday buy back scheme

At ICE we strive to encourage personal development and career progression, offering on-the-job training as well as support for professional qualifications for our employees. We are a fast-growing business, and this position would suit someone who likes to hit the ground running and has a drive for success.

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