Operations Manager jobs in Kilmarnock

You will set expectations, provide coaching, and create a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. While technical knowledge is important, your priority will be people leadership; growing capability, succession planning, and ensuring the operational team has the confidence, tools, and mindset to thrive in a changing environment.

You will own month end, support ongoing process improvement, and contribute to planning cycles. Responsibilities include: - Month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and balance-sheet reviews - Preparing accurate management accounts with clear variance analysis and performance drivers

You will be communicating with the client to ensure that contract negotiations, interpretation and disputes are resolved in a timely manner. Key Responsibilities Commercial Management: Develop and implement commercial strategies to ensure project profitability and risk mitigation.

You will support the Finance Manager and Finance Director while taking real ownership of inventory, margins and variance analysis. It suits someone who likes understanding how things work on the ground, not just reporting on them. What you will be doing - Managing daily inventory control with accurate analysis and reporting

About PPS Logistics PPS Logistics is one of Scotland’s fastest-growing logistics providers, operating from five key sites across Central Scotland with a fleet of over 100 vehicles and a team of 170 dedicated professionals. We deliver excellence across parcel delivery, pallet distribution, freight forwarding, warehousing, and haulage. About the Role As part of our 2026 growth and succession...

A dynamic financial services firm based in the UK seeks an Accountant to manage daily inventory, P&L variance accounts, and balance sheet reconciliations. The ideal candidate will be part qualified ACCA or CIMA and possess strong Excel skills. This role involves working closely with operational teams to enhance understanding of financial data and reporting. This position offers an engaging...

Rewards & Benefits on Offer: * Holiday Entitlement above Statutory * Annual Bonus Scheme * Pension Scheme * Employee Assistance Program * Discounted Private Medical Cover * Free Supply of Workwear. * Permanent Day Shift. * Immediate Start Available.MTrec’s New Opportunity:MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based in the Kilmarnock area with their plans...

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business...

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.About the CompanyThe company you'll be joining recognises the importance of...

You will ensure health and safety practices are identified, documented and aligned with the business, whilst ensuring these are understood and complied with throughout the organisation. Supporting and enabling the business to exceed its statutory and contractual obligations in managing all HSEQ aspects across a diverse risk landscape.

You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

You must be HCPC registered, qualified to MSc level or equivalent, with extensive experience of managing a laboratory or as a Section Manager/ Chief Biomedical Scientist with highly developed specialist knowledge and skills from working in Clinical Biochemistry.

Anderson Knight Recruitment is delighted to be working with one of our key clients, a global manufacturing business, to help recruit an excellent Management Accountant vacancy. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to join a dynamic organisation, gain invaluable group-level exposure, and make a real impact in a global business.As a Management Accountant, you will...

Finance ManagerMarket Leading and fast growing UK wide Business About Our Client Our client is a fats-growing market leading UK Wide business based in Irvine. Job Description The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities: Lead the monthly management accounts process and take ownership of annual financial statements, gain full visibility across the business and...

A reputable care provider is seeking an experienced Nursing Home Manager for their facility near Kilmarnock. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a healthcare team. The ideal candidate should have a solid nursing home management background and the capability to improve and transform home operations. This position offers competitive...

Service Manager (Engineering) Ayrshire based (on site) This role is based in Ayrshire with regular travel to the North East of England & the Midlands. An established engineering services business is seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead and optimise service operations across multiple UK regions. This is a senior, hands‐on role with real influence over service delivery, commercial...

You will be responsible for reviewing enquiries, supporting tender submissions, clarifying project scope with clients, coordinating subcontractors and suppliers, and overseeing all technical, commercial and programme aspects of delivery. Projects typically range from small works through to multi-million pound installations within regulated industrial environments.

Job Description Job Title: Commercial Manager – Electrical Connections and Utilities Location: Kilmarnock Employment Type: Permanent Salary: £40-45K Job Description Glenelly Infrastructure solutions have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager – SPEN Framework to join our Power & Civils Distribution business based in Scotland. Glenelly Infrastructure Solutions has been awarded the...

Job Title: Nursing Home Manager Location: Nr Kilmarnock Salary: Up to £75,000 plus bonus We are seeking an experienced Nursing Home Manager to lead and manage a care home near Kilmarnock. The ideal candidate must have a solid work history and proven track record in managing nursing homes. Both nurse and non-nurse qualified candidates are welcome to apply. The successful candidate will have the...

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business...

You will be responsible for reviewing enquiries, supporting tender submissions, clarifying project scope with clients, coordinating subcontractors and suppliers, and overseeing all technical, commercial and programme aspects of delivery. Projects typically range from small works through to multi-million pound installations within regulated industrial environments.