You will own the operational delivery of industrial autonomy deployments across the UK. From leading initial proof-of-concepts to managing day-to-day site operations, you will ensure safety and efficiency. This hands-on role involves building local operating models and scaling a service organization to support autonomous heavy equipment in real-world environments.
Operations Manager at fast-growing Physical AI startup
Own the operational launch of autonomous industrial machines across the UK. As the Operations Manager for this well-funded Physical AI scale-up, you will lead high-impact deployments on customer sites, from heavy equipment PoCs to full-scale commercial operations. This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on leader to build a national service delivery model from the ground up while shaping how robotics transforms industrial workflows. If you have experience in field operations or industrial automation and thrive in high-stakes environments, this is your chance to define the future of autonomous industry.
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Location
United Kingdom (Various Sites)
Compensation
£55k-£70k
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Fast-growing Physical AI startup
What you will do
- Coordinate site readiness, commissioning, and validation activities to ensure safe and efficient autonomous deployments.
- Manage day-to-day operations for live sites, including shift planning, operator training, and first-line technical support.
- Develop practical processes and documentation to establish a scalable operational footprint for the UK market.
Who this is a fit for
- Minimum 3+ years leading industrial operations, field services, or heavy equipment delivery in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to manage shift-based organizations and coordinate cross-functional teams between engineering and customers.
- Hands-on mindset with a willingness to travel extensively across the UK to deliver on-site operational excellence.
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead the market entry and operational build-out for a major expansion into the UK industrial sector.
- Join a well-funded Physical AI scale-up already seeing successful commercial deployments in international markets.
- Broad ownership of the UK operating model with significant influence over scaling a high-tech service organization.
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