peopleforge
peopleforge

Pump Operations Manager

About the Role

Full Job Description

Pump Operations Manager 

Hassocks, West Sussex 

£55,000- £60,000 + Company Vehicle + Company Pension + Monday-Friday + No Weekends + Free Parking + Career Development 

Are you a Senior Pump Engineer, Pump Supervisor or Pump Manager with extensive industry experience, looking to step into a senior position where you'll take ownership of a growing pump division and lead engineers across domestic and commercial projects?  

On offer is the opportunity to join an established, family-run business experiencing significant growth, with its largest division having grown threefold. You'll take responsibility for a key operational function within the company, working closely with the Directors while having the autonomy to develop the team, improve operations and support the continued growth of the division. 

In this role, you'll oversee the day-to-day operation of the Pump Division, managing engineers and supporting a wider team of approximately 20 staff. You'll coordinate workloads across six service vehicles, provide technical support, review jobs and engineer reports, prepare quotations and RAMS, attend sites where required and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. 

This role would suit an experienced pump industry professional who combines strong technical knowledge with leadership and operational experience. You'll be comfortable supporting engineers with complex faults, dealing directly with customers and taking responsibility for the performance and organisation of a busy service operation. 

Responsibilities

The Role

  • Manage the day-to-day operation of the Pump Division.
  • Lead and support engineers across domestic and commercial projects.
  • Coordinate workloads, scheduling and operational priorities.
  • Provide technical support and complex fault-finding guidance.
  • Review reports and prepare quotations and RAMS.
  • Attend sites and manage key customer relationships.
Requirements

The Person

  • Strong professional experience within the pump industry.
  • Technical knowledge of pumps and pumping systems.
  • Supervisory, management or senior engineering experience.
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
  • Commercially aware with strong organisational skills.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
Benefits

Company Vehicle & Free Parking

Company Vehicle allowance with Free parking.

Career Development

Clear progression routes.

Similar Roles

More worth a look.

What makes us different

We specialise, rather than generalise.

Most recruiters spread themselves thin. We focus on SMEs and the roles that drive them forward, from technical to sales, so we know exactly what great looks like in fast-moving businesses.

We're relationship-led, not transactional.

We take the time to understand what a business needs and what a candidate wants - not just what's on the brief. The right match takes more than a keyword search.

We care about outcomes, not volume.

For SMEs, every hire matters. Our success isn't about volume, it's about making the right hire that delivers real impact. That means being selective, honest, and focused on long-term fit from the start.

FAQs

We support SME businesses across a range of roles, including engineering, technical, sales, and broader commercial positions. Our focus is on making the right match, not filling volume, so we're selective about the roles we take on.

We work with SME businesses building things that matter. No recruiter games, no endless CVs, just a straightforward, quality-first approach focused on finding the right long-term fit.

We start with a real conversation, not just a CV screen. We want to understand what you're looking for, what matters to you, and what a good move actually looks like. From there, we only put you forward for roles where there's a genuine fit.

It varies by role, but we move quickly when there's a strong match. Our focus is on quality, not speed for its own sake, though the two often go together when the brief is clear.

Always. We never share your details with any employer without your knowledge and consent. It's not just a policy, it's how we operate.

Still have questions?

Get in touch with our team.

Contact Us