Field Manager

Sure Call Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Field Manager to lead a dedicated team in delivering essential operational services. This role involves managing performance, ensuring compliance with standards, and coordinating response activities across the Mogden Region. Ideal candidates will have previous management experience, a full UK driver's licence, and preferably some knowledge of the utilities sector. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a friendly working environment.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Free onsite parking

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous management and leadership experience is essential.
• Full UK driver's licence is essential.
• Prior knowledge of the utilities sector, particularly drainage and wastewater is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team delivering critical operational responses.
• Manage team performance, Health & Safety, and well-being.
• Coordinate field engineers to achieve performance targets.
• Evaluate employee and engineer performance regularly.

Skills

Team management

Strong prioritization skills

Multitasking

Building effective relationships

Job description

Leadership and People Management

• Position: Field Manager
• Location: Iver Water Treatment Works, Mogden Region (Colnbrook, Berkshire)
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, plus on-call rota (including one late shift per week; start times flexible)
• Salary: £34,000-£36,000 per annum, depending upon experience
• Benefits: 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays); health cash plan; free onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.

Why This Role Matters

This is your opportunity to make a real impact. As Field Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team of multi-skilled engineers delivering critical 24/7 operational responses that keep essential services running. Your leadership will directly influence team performance, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence across the Mogden Region.

What You'll Achieve

Team Management

• Ensure effective team management through oversight of Health & Safety, performance, and well-being
• Conduct regular one-to-ones with team members
• Manage disciplinary processes and pathway reviews with HR support
• Look after the well-being of field staff

Operational Coordination

• Lead proactive coordination of field engineers to achieve performance and budgetary targets
• Manage fleet issues, vehicle utilisation, and resource availability
• Carry out site inspections
• Ensure adherence to budgetary limits for equipment and consumables

Client and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise effectively with office planners and team leaders
• Assist clients in managing high-profile tasks
• Ensure satisfaction and service quality
• Performance Monitoring
• Evaluate and monitor employee and engineer performance regularly
• Focus on continuous improvement and alignment with company goals

Compliance and Standards

• Stay informed of company policies and your responsibilities
• Uphold company standards in all aspects of operations
• Fulfil any reasonable ad hoc duties requested by the Operations Manager, Regional Manager, or Senior Leadership Team, including quarterly project reviews and monthly strategy meetings

What You'll Bring

• Previous management and leadership experience (essential)
• Full UK driver's licence (essential)
• Strong ability to prioritise, multitask, and build effective working relationships
• Prior knowledge of the utilities sector, particularly drainage and wastewater (advantageous)

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary of £34,000-£36,000 based on your experience, plus :
• Real career progression with ongoing professional development, certifications, and training
• Work-life balance: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexible start times
• Health cash plan and auto-enrolment pension
• Free onsite parking and a genuinely friendly team environment
• The chance to lead, develop people, and make a tangible difference every day

Ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join a growing company that invests in your potential and values what you bring to the table.

Apply online or call Anthea or Joe on 020 8441 3323