Head Of Operations | At - pac UK

Head Of Operations | At-Pac Uk

Operating within the newly established umdasch Industrial Solutions division — under the same umbrella as Doka within the Umdasch Group — AT-PAC is a global leader in scaffolding solutions. Specializing in the industrial market segment, AT-PAC focuses on serving all scaffold contractors and industrial service companies across a variety of sectors.

AT-PAC became fully integrated into the Umdasch Group in 2023, combining its 25 years of industrial scaffolding expertise with Doka's 150-year legacy in formwork and shoring. This strategic move reinforced AT-PAC's commitment to strengthening its global market position and delivering exceptional solutions to the industrial sector. Since then, AT-PAC has taken on the role of competence center for scaffolding within the Umdasch Group, ensuring a unified supply model and facilitating the seamless sharing of expertise and resources across divisions.

Looking ahead, AT-PAC will continue to drive innovation, focusing on the technical development of its scaffolding systems and digital solutions. As we expand our global footprint, we remain dedicated to delivering safety and efficiency through our scaffolding solutions and drive the success of industrial projects worldwide.

Job Description

As AT-PAC continues to expand across the UK and Ireland, we are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Operations to join our leadership team. As Head of Operations, you will lead and scale our operational performance across the UK & Ireland, partnering with the regional leadership to shape strategy, improve efficiency, and ensure exceptional service delivery. You will drive operational excellence, strengthen commercial performance, and build a high-performance culture rooted in teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead operational planning, performance, and improvement initiatives
• Support budgeting, growth planning, and KPI delivery
• Implement and enhance operational policies and best practices

Commercial & Inventory Management

• Oversee inventory strategy, forecasting, and utilisation
• Support pricing strategies and cost-efficiency initiatives
• Reduce stock losses and optimise asset use

People & Collaboration

• Develop, support, and align operational teams
• Foster a positive performance-driven culture
• Strengthen communication and cross-functional partnerships

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with senior leadership to manage priorities and resources
• Drive solutions, identify risks, and support ongoing business improvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in operations
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and operational processes
• Background in scaffolding, construction or industrial services preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Financial and commercial acumen (P&L, budgeting, forecasting) and passion for operational excellence
• Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Additional Information

As a customer-focused organization, we understand that our greatest assets are our employees, which is why we are consistently looking for talented professionals who are keen to develop their career in this challenging industry. Come on board and be part of the AT-PAC family!