The Company

Since the 1970s, Briggs has grown to become a market leader in the marine and environmental services industry, employing over 700 dedicated members of staff.

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, Briggs is committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff looking for a career that offers stability, recognition and meaningful career progression.

At Briggs, we are proud of our core values. They underpin our decision-making and provide a benchmark for all our work, as well as shaping our company culture for future success.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager based near the Port of Sheerness to manage a key contract.

In the role, you will lead a well-established team, build strong relationships with external stakeholders - and in the process instil trust and confidence in Briggs - and perform wider HSEQ, budget responsibility and business development activities.

Principal Responsibilities

* Devise, implement and review operational processes and procedures to meet company and customer standards

* Report on progress and performance against plans and budgets

* Ensure adequate resource allocation to meet operational demand

* Promote best operational practices

* Develop effective working relationships with the Central Support and Technical teams to streamline operations

* Understand the customer's business inside out to meet and exceed their expectations and identify new opportunities to enhance the partnership

The Candidate

* Detailed knowledge of the marine environment

* Experience in people management, development and organisation

* Composed, professional and resilient under pressure

* Human resources and industrial relations experience

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with a pension, life assurance, a Cycle to Work scheme and much more, as well as opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals with protected characteristics and will provide any reasonable adjustments needed during the application and assessment process, as well as upon joining.

Next Steps

You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK