Field Operations Lead: Elevator Installations

Schindler Ltd (UK); Addlestone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + discretionary/bon

Company car or allowance

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension with 6% company contribution

Life assurance

Job summary

Schindler Ltd (UK) seeks a Field Manager to lead installation engineers across London and the South, overseeing lift installation projects from planning through completion. You will ensure safety, on-time delivery and high quality while developing the team and fostering strong customer relationships.

The role requires prior lift installation leadership, knowledge of industry standards, and excellent people management skills; a full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ, HND or equivalent technical qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, or comparable industry experience.
• Proven lift installation experience with leadership of engineering teams.
• Knowledge of lift industry standards, legislation and safe working practices.
• Ability to plan workloads, prioritise activities and manage multiple projects.
• Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of project cost control.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer relationship

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

NVQ/HND or equivalent engineering qualification

Tools

SAP or similar ERP

Job description

Schindler Ltd (UK) seeks a Field Manager to lead installation engineers across London and the South, overseeing lift installation projects from planning through completion. You will ensure safety, on-time delivery and high quality while developing the team and fostering strong customer relationships.

The role requires prior lift installation leadership, knowledge of industry standards, and excellent people management skills; a full UK driving licence is essential.