Field Manager

Schindler UK & Ireland; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or allowance

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye tests

Tech and Cycle to Work schemes

Job summary

Schindler UK & Ireland is seeking a Field Manager to lead installation engineers across London and the South, ensuring safe, on-time delivery of lift projects. You will develop the team, maintain relationships with customers, and drive operational performance while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of industry standards, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects with a customer-focused approach. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ, HND or equivalent technical qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven experience within lift installation, including leading teams.
• Strong knowledge of lift industry standards and safe working practices.
• Ability to plan workloads and manage multiple projects.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan and coordinate installation engineers to deliver projects safely and on time.
• Develop and support team members to achieve high performance.
• Monitor progress, productivity and quality across multiple projects.
• Maintain project records and use SAP for reporting.
• Lead site safety inspections and promote best practice.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on cost control and delivery.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Build strong customer relationships as a key contact throughout the installation lifecycle.

Skills

Lift installation leadership

Project coordination

Health & safety

Customer relationship

Education

NVQ/HND or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

We Elevate... You

At Schindler Ltd (UK), our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people every day through buildings, airports, railway stations, and other transportation hubs around the world. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhances the quality of life for communities and helps make places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all.

We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, fostering a culture of respect for one another and for the world around us. By joining us, you become part of a global success story while contributing to local communities and shaping the future of urban mobility. Together, we continue a proud legacy of excellence and innovation that began in 1874.

Join us as a Field Manager

As a Field Manager, you'll lead a team of installation engineers across London and the South, overseeing the delivery of lift installation projects from planning through to completion. You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to the highest quality standards, while developing your team, building strong customer relationships and driving operational performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced installation professional looking to take the next step into a broader operational leadership role.

Your main responsibilities

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading, planning and coordinating the activities of installation engineers to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with operational objectives
• Recruiting, coaching, developing and supporting team members, helping them achieve high levels of performance and engagement
• Monitoring project progress, productivity and quality standards across multiple installation projects
• Maintaining accurate operational records and reporting, including the use of SAP and other business systems
• Carrying out site safety inspections and audits, promoting best practice and driving a strong safety culture
• Supporting engineers with technical and operational challenges to maintain project delivery targets
• Collaborating with Project Managers to support cost control, quotations and overall project performance
• Coordinating the timely delivery of materials, equipment and tooling to ensure uninterrupted project delivery
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, acting as a key point of contact throughout the installation lifecycle
• Driving customer satisfaction through proactive communication and effective issue resolution
• Managing team performance and ensuring resources are allocated effectively across projects
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards, while leading by example

Essential

• NVQ, HND or equivalent technical qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, or comparable industry experience
• Proven experience within lift installation, including experience leading, supervising or coordinating engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of current lift industry standards, legislation and safe working practices
• Ability to plan workloads, prioritise activities and manage multiple projects effectively
• Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of project cost control and delivery
• A full driving licence valid for use in the UK

Desirable

• Previous experience managing lift installation projects
• Experience using SAP or similar business management systems
• Knowledge of Schindler products, systems and processes

What’s in it for you?

When you join Schindler, you'll be rewarded with a competitive package designed to support your wellbeing, career development and work-life balance, including:

• Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus
• Company car or allowance (for eligible roles)
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, and an annual paid volunteering day
• Pension scheme with 6% company contribution
• Comprehensive life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Private medical cover with a trusted provider, plus 24/7 virtual GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support
• Free eye tests and eyewear discounts
• Access to a range of employee benefits, including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes, plus exclusive retailer discounts

We Elevate... Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler!

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, colour, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sex