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James Latham is a family-owned business, operating since 1757 and is a leading distributor of timber and panel products. We are industry leaders and hold strong environmental credentials. We offer competitive salaries for successful candidates, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We look forward to receiving your application.
- Job Ref:
SM1579113HemOM - Location:
Hemel Hempstead - Postcode:
HP2 7QU - Type of contract:
Permanent - Salary:
- Posted Date:
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - Closing Date:
Friday, June 5, 2026 -
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As Operations Manager at Lathams Hemel Hempstead you will run an efficient warehouse and transport team to achieve a high level of customer service. You will be responsible for managing a large team including organising and delivering training. Health and safety is a priority and you will be required to ensure the team adhere to company policies as well as liaise with our Health and Safety Manager to consider any improvements.
You will be responsible for arranging and reviewing maintenance of all capital equipment and site infrastructure (combis, racks, shutters, concrete, etc. and utilities) as well as ensuring compliance with maintenance regimes, repairs and ‘cosmetic’ issues of lorries.
You will be highly motivated, organised and enthusiastic with prior experience working as an Operations Manager or similar. You will need excellent people management skills and enjoy working as part of a team but also be able to manage your own workload. You will need to understand the regulations relating to commercial drivers and be good with IT. Please see our careers site for job description: https://careers.lathamtimber.co.uk/
You’ll be working in a modern and well-equipped environment which provides opportunities to develop and grow your career. You will be part of a friendly team that continually seeks out new and innovative products and better ways to serve its customers. Benefits include a competitive salary, up to 7.5% matched pension contributions, bonus schemes, a Health Cash Plan, life assurance and a free employee assistance program offering mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support.
James Latham is one of the UK's largest independent trade distributors of timber, panels and decorative surfaces. As a long-established, family-owned business with history back to 1757, we believe our success is down to our employees and are proud to say that many of our team stay with us for decades. In a recent survey 86% said they would recommend James Latham as a great place to work.
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