Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations Manager to lead and oversee the delivery of client's global service offerings in drilling and marine equipment. This is a pivotal leadership role within the organisation, reporting directly to senior management. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all operational activities are executed to the highest standards of safety, quality, schedule adherence, and commercial performance.

Based in Aberdeen, this role will involve managing workshop operations and providing support for international projects. If you are a proactive leader with a strong technical background and a passion for operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

As the Operations Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full lifecycle of jobs, from initial scope definition through to successful delivery.
• Ensuring all work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with client expectations.
• Coordinating internal teams and external vendors to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Maintaining strong commercial awareness across all scopes of work to ensure profitability and client satisfaction.
• Supporting and developing teams to uphold consistent, high-quality delivery standards.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.

This role requires a strategic thinker who is also comfortable being hands-on and closely involved in day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Proven operational experience within the drilling and/or marine equipment services sector (e.g., top drives, roughnecks, handling systems).
• A strong technical background with the ability to understand and guide complex scopes of work.
• A proactive, hands-on leadership style with a focus on team development and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of operational performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Exceptional organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.