Operations Manager

Location Wexford
Discipline: Security
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Competitive
Contact name: Arlene Rice

Contact email: arlene@elkrecruitment.com
Job ref: BH-5596
Published: about 1 hour ago
Startdate: 2025-12-03
Role:   Operations Manager (Electronic Security)
Location:  Wexford
Salary:  Competitive salary for the right candidate

About Us
Our client are a fast-growing security system installation and maintenance company based in Wexford, providing cutting-edge solutions to both residential and commercial clients. As their team expands, they are looking for a Day-to-Day Operations Manager to join their office-based operations and help drive service excellence and operational efficiency.
Role Overview
This is a dynamic and fast-paced role ideally suited to someone with strong organisational skills, an eagerness to learn, and the ability to perform under pressure. You will begin with front-line support and administration duties and progress to managing the day-to-day scheduling and operations of their engineering team.
Key Responsibilities (Initial Phase – Training Period)
  • Answering incoming calls and responding to customer queries
  • Logging call details and assisting customers remotely using our systems
  • Using online CRM and security system platforms to resolve technical/customer issues
  • Responding to emails professionally and promptly
  • Issuing invoices and processing customer payments (in the absence of our accounts team)
  • Assisting in upselling services and preparing customer quotations
  • Organising materials and parts for upcoming jobs
  • Scheduling service visits and managing engineer diaries
  • Supporting the company manager with quoting and operational tasks
  • Coordinating emergency callouts and ad-hoc tasks
Key Responsibilities (Post-Training – Operational Management Phase)
  • Creating and confirming daily work plans and job schedules
  • Managing the CRM to assign jobs, estimate durations, ensuring engineers are completing work dockets correctly and on time and monitoring overall company progress.
  • Coordinating with on-site managers to ensure optimal workflow
  • Reducing travel time and improving job efficiency across the team
  • Overseeing job completion and ensuring all relevant documentation is signed
  • Conducting follow-ups for maintenance contracts and customer satisfaction
  • Becoming the go-to person for day-to-day operational performance
  • Managing administration tasks such as issuing RAMS, insurance, tax etc for the Company Fleet and employees, ensuring all office equipment is maintained correctly.
What We’re Looking For
  • Excellent phone manner and customer service skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a calm head under pressure
  • Highly organised with great attention to detail
  • Comfortable using online systems and learning technical tools
  • Willingness to work in a fast-moving and reactive industry
  • A confident communicator who can work independently and as part of a team.
  • Previous experience in an office operations or scheduling role is essential,