Operations And Installation Manager

Company: Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Ewell
Job Description:

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Industry: Window & Door / Fenestration

An established business within the window and door industry is looking for an experienced Operations & Installation Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day operations and installation function.

This is a hands-on management position overseeing installation teams while also taking responsibility for planning, stock, ordering, deliveries, suppliers, customers and health & safety.

The ideal candidate will have strong fenestration experience, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to take ownership and make decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee the installation teams and day-to-day operations
  • Plan installation schedules, workloads and resources
  • Coordinate surveyors, installers, suppliers and customers
  • Monitor projects from order through to delivery and installation
  • Ensure installations are completed on time and to the required standards
  • Manage snagging, remedial works and follow-up requirements
  • Oversee stock control, warehouse organisation and materials
  • Place supplier orders and monitor them through to delivery
  • Coordinate deliveries with installation schedules
  • Resolve supplier, delivery and product issues
  • Take responsibility for health & safety across operations and installation
  • Coordinate multiple projects and identify potential delays
  • Ensure projects are fully prepared before installers attend site
  • Support improvements to operational processes and systems

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience managing installation teams or contractors
  • Strong experience within the window, door or glazing industry
  • Good knowledge of window and door products and installation processes
  • Experience with stock, ordering, suppliers and deliveries
  • Strong planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Good understanding of health & safety
  • Practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
  • Confident taking ownership and making decisions
  • Good IT and administrative skills

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager, Installation Manager, Contracts Manager or Senior Installation professional looking for their next challenge within the fenestration industry.

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Posted: October 10th, 2026