Job Description

Operations Manager

Facilities & Industrial Services

Salary:

45,000-55,000 per annum + Performance Bonus + Company Vehicle

Location:

Belfast BT14 - Northern Ireland (multi-site)

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent

Ryak Cleaning & Support Services is a well-established company within the Cleaning & Industrial Services Sector, a quality-driven provider of solutions across multiple Industries. Known for our reliability, innovation, and hands-on approach, we partner with major clients to keep their sites operating safely and efficiently. We are now seeking an experienced Operations Manager (Facilities & Industrial Services) to play a pivotal role in our Great Company. An opportunity ideal for professionals from Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction, Industrial Cleaning, Maintenance, or skilled Operational Leadership who want to make a real impact within a dynamic and supportive company.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional. Ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating teams, solving daily challenges, and keeping projects running smoothly. Your focus is on delivering safe, efficient, high-quality services on the ground.

Who This Role Suits

This position is perfect for candidates who have managed delivery of services in places such as:

Schools, colleges, or university estates

Construction Sites - Construction Services

Manufacturing sites or production facilities

Transport hubs (airports, rail, logistics, bus depots)

Commercial FM or building maintenance

Industrial or high-level cleaning (MEWPs, window cleaning, roof works)

Multi-site facilities or cleaning contracts

If you've organised people, planned work schedules, overseen contracts, or managed access equipment and maintenance tasks, you'll fit right in.

What We Offer

45k-55k base salary

Performance-based annual bonus

Company vehicle - Make & Model negotiable

Attractive Company pension

Training and upskilling opportunities (IOSH, NEBOSH, access equipment, management development)

Stable role with long-term career progression within the division

Supportive management team

What the Role Looks Like Day-to-Day

This is a hands-on operational management role, centred around:

Daily Operations & Project Coordination

Overseeing Facilities, Cleaning & Industrial & Maintenance Services

Scheduling labour, organising resources, and ensuring jobs run smoothly

Carrying out site inspections and preparing job plans or RAMS

Supervising high-level access work (MEWPs, roof cleaning, window cleaning etc.)

Working Close with Management Team to deliver Great Service

Team Management

Leading, instructing, and supporting multi-skilled teams

Ensuring staff are trained, briefed, competent, and safe

Managing performance and maintaining a productive working culture

Safety & Compliance

Following established safety procedures and ensuring the team follows

Keeping documentation accurate and up to date

Ensuring work is compliant with client and industry requirements

Planning & Organisation

Managing equipment, consumables, and specialist supplies

Tracking hours, job progress, and budgets

Keeping the division organised and running efficiently

Essential Criteria

3+ years' experience in operations, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Industrial Cleaning or Industrial Services

Strong organisational and planning skills - able to manage multiple jobs at once

Experience supervising staff, contractors, or multi-site teams

Understanding of risk assessments and safe working practices

Ability to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues

Flexibility with working hours during busy periods

IOSH/NEBOSH (desirable; training provided if required)

Full Clean UK Driving Licence

The Type of Person Who Will Succeed

Likes a structured routine and clear responsibilities

Hardworking, Honest & Enthusiastic

Enjoys working closely with people

Practical, down-to-earth, and capable of solving daily problems

Committed, reliable, and looking for a long-term career, not just a short-term job

Comfortable working across different sites and environment

How to Apply

If you're a dependable, organised operations professional looking for a rewarding career with a growing company, please submit your up-to-date CV.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Belfast BT14: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Operations/Facilities/Construction/Industrial Cleaning: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Full, Clean UK driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person