Operations Manager | Sydney

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Lead and manage service delivery while ensuring operational excellence and a high standard of safety and quality for a team of Local Service Managers and Technicians.
  • Be part of a global business who values their people!
  • Work in a collaborative team environment and thrive in our engaged workplace culture!
  • Join us for a rewarding career, competitive salary, bonus incentive and car allowance!

About the Role

Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for operational excellence? Rentokil Initial is seeking an experienced Pest Operations Manager to lead and manage service delivery at a local level. This position is based in Lidcombe, Sydney and reports directly to the Business Manager. In this role, your core focus will be delivering the best possible service to our customers at the lowest possible cost.

You will be responsible for leading a team of Local Service Managers (LSMs) and Technicians, ensuring 100% service delivery while maintaining a high standard of safety, quality, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operational Leadership: Implement regional operational plans to achieve cost-effective service delivery.
  • Service Excellence: Work with planners to allocate service runs and monitor productivity to achieve a minimum of 80% productive hours.
  • People Management: Lead, manage, and develop your team through coaching, support, and consistent performance management.
  • Financial Oversight: Manage a Profit and Loss account, including stock levels, fleet usage, and overtime budgets.
  • Safety & Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance with company policies, including OH&S and environmental standards.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with HR, SHE, Sales, and National Teams to drive business growth and people engagement.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate strong analytical skills and a proven track record of managing teams in complex environments.

Essential Criteria:

  • Experience: At least 3 years of experience in People Management, Change Management, and Communication.
  • Technical Skills: 2+ years of thorough analytical and computer skills.
  • Licensing: A valid Manual Driver’s Licence with at least a 2-year driving history.
  • Attributes: The ability to remain calm under pressure, solve problems practically, and establish SMART objectives for yourself and others.

Why Join Us?

At Rentokil Initial, we value Service, Relationships, and Teamwork. You will be part of a supportive environment that encourages the long-term development of its people and recognizes success.

Ready to lead a high-performing team? Apply now.

Rentokil Initial provides services that protect people and enhance lives.We protect people from the dangers of pest-borne disease and the risks of poor hygiene. We enhance lives with services that protect the health and wellbeing of people, and the reputation of our customers’ brands.We are always looking for hardworking, energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our business. We're a very welcoming company, many of our colleagues see each other as their family!Our main brands are Rentokil, Initial and Ambius who provide services including pest control, washroom solutions, specialist hygiene, medical waste disposal, property care and also interior/exterior landscaping for companies within any industry.We have over 1800 local service teams across the world covering 91% of global GDP in over 90 of the world’s 100 largest cities across North America, Europe, UK and the Rest of World, Asia and the Pacific.Our main drive is to offer outstanding and consistent customer service, to support our colleagues and promote colleagues from within, all whilst making sure we have the best health and safety standards possible - we want everyone to get home safely.Does this sound like the company for you? Have a look at our vacancies below!

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