Operations Manager - Electrical, HVAC & Trades
The Company
Join a well-established South Australian service business with more than two decades of industry experience and a strong presence across Adelaide. Operating from multiple locations, the organisation delivers a broad range of essential trade and property services to predominantly residential customers, alongside selected commercial and strata clients.
With continued growth on the agenda, the business is focused on service innovation, operational excellence and consistently positive customer outcomes.
The Role
This is a senior operational leadership opportunity with full P&L; responsibility across the Electrical, HVAC and broader Trades division. You will oversee both service operations and installation/project teams, driving commercial performance, sustainable revenue growth and a high-accountability culture.
Key responsibilities include:
Owning revenue, profitability, margins and operational KPIs across the division
Leading large operational teams through capable frontline and functional leaders
Coaching, developing and holding leaders accountable for performance
Driving growth and productivity across service, installation and project operations
Ensuring jobs are delivered on time and to consistently high standards
Maintaining pricing discipline and a reliable customer experience
Identifying operational bottlenecks and implementing continuous improvements
Upholding workplace health and safety, quality and compliance requirements
Using data and commercial insights to support sound decision-making
Success will be measured through financial performance, revenue growth, operational efficiency,



leadership development, compliance and customer outcomes.
About You
You are an experienced operations leader with robust commercial capability and a proven ability to manage through other leaders. You know how to balance financial performance, operational discipline, team development and customer expectations in a fast-moving service environment.
You will bring:
Senior operational leadership experience within trades, field services, construction, maintenance or a related sector
Demonstrated profit and loss ownership
Strong financial, analytical and commercial acumen
Experience leading large service or operational teams through managers and supervisors
A track record of improving revenue, profitability and productivity
The ability to build a high-performance culture based on accountability and continuous improvement
A practical approach to solving operational challenges
A strong commitment to safety, quality and customer service
Experience across both service and installation/project operations would be highly regarded
Senior leadership role with genuine ownership and influence
Full accountability for a substantial, multi-service division
Opportunity to shape operational strategy, culture and future growth
Work with an established South Australian business entering its next stage of development
Lead and develop an experienced team of operational leaders
Make a measurable impact on commercial performance and customer outcomes
If you are a commercially focused operations leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving performance and driving sustainable growth, we would welcome your application.
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📌 Operations Manager - Electrical, Hvac & Trades (Adelaide)
🏢 Building Services Recruitment Australia
📍 Adelaide