Application Deadline: 12 May 2026
Department: Contracts
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Mallusk
Team Overview:The Decarb Modular Solutions team oversees the programming, procurement, planning and execution of multiple offsite modular projects, including package plantrooms and MEP lateral and riser distribution modules. Working withing our new state-of-the-art Modular Solutions facility, the team play a key role in cross-functional delivery alongside our decarbonation business units.
The Operations Manager will provide leadership and direction across the operational delivery of our Offsite Modular Solutions, having overall ownership and management of our mechanical, electrical, BMS and offsite assembly teams, including management and resourcing of our subcontracted labour. They will be responsible for developing, mentoring and growing our Decarb Modular Solutions team in line with current and future demand, optimising and refining assembly operations and processes to align with programme, commercials and demand.The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams, foster a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. They will provide leadership and governance as well as having visibility and input to commercial, engineering, design, quality and logistical functions.
Job Title | Operations Manager
Location | Mallusk
Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to | Head of Operations
This role focuses on leading and developing the offsite operations team to meet current demand while preparing for future growth. It involves providing operational guidance across design, engineering, planning, and quality functions to improve efficiency, alongside recruiting and retaining skilled personnel across mechanical, electrical, BMS, and assembly teams. The position is responsible for managing the Modular Solutions team and subcontracted labour to ensure projects are delivered on time, to a high standard, and aligned with programme requirements. Key duties include implementing forecasting systems, establishing KPI-driven reporting, and communicating operational performance to support strategic decisions. The role also emphasizes mentoring, training, and motivating staff, fostering strong collaboration across business units, and driving continuous improvement through lean manufacturing, streamlined assembly processes, and investment in advanced technologies to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
With over 19 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector.
Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and feabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m² of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer.
We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK and Ireland.
