Operations Manager – Hailsham (East Sussex)

Salary: £40,000–£45,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Stafforce is working in partnership with a well-established, growing business in the South East, looking to appoint a strong Operations Manager to lead their site in Hailsham.

This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing both warehouse and driver teams, with a strong focus on health & safety, operational control, and team performance.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth delivery across warehousing and distribution while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing warehouse staff and driver teams
• Driving a strict and compliant health & safety culture
• Overseeing operational performance and service delivery
• Managing and developing teams with a firm but fair leadership style
• Handling key customer relationships, including large accounts
• Ensuring productivity, efficiency, and high service levels

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in an Operations Manager or similar leadership role
• Background managing drivers and warehouse operations
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations – must be confident enforcing standards
• Experience dealing with large or high-value accounts
• A calm, assertive, and structured leadership style
• Someone firm but fair who can command respect and build strong teams
• Typically suited to someone with solid experience (often 15+ years in operations)

Location

• Based in Hailsham – must be able to commute by car (site location requires driving)
• Suitable commuting areas may include Brighton and surrounding areas (up to ~1 hour)

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000–£45,000 salary
• Performance-related bonuses
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• If bank holidays worked = time given back in lieu
• Pension contribution (4%)
• Employee Dividend Trust
• Two tax-free payments per year (after 12 months’ service), based on company performance

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