Service Manager

Hunter Selection Limited; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a skilled Service Manager in Leighton Buzzard. You will oversee inspections and servicing of lifting equipment, manage a team of engineers, and develop customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of management experience and a background in construction or engineering, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in people and account management (minimum 3-5 years).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to spot growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee servicing and inspections of lifting equipment post-manufacture.
• Lead and manage a small team of Engineers.
• Build and nurture customer relationships.

Skills

People management

Account management

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Construction background

Job description

Overview

Service Manager – Leighton Buzzard

Commutable from Northampton, Dunstable, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, Bedford

£35,000-£40,000

Monday - Friday | 08:00am - 17:00pm

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee servicing and inspections of lifting equipment post-manufacture, ensuring compliance with safety standards (e.g. LEEA, LOLER)
• Lead and manage a small team of Engineers, streamlining operational processes
• Coordinate and manage diaries for both your own workload and the Engineers' schedules
• Ensure timely completion of inspections, repairs, certifications, and reports
• Handle equipment orders and schedule deliveries efficiently
• Reallocate staff and amend schedules in response to client cancellations or changes
• Maintain high safety and quality standards across all service operations
• Build and nurture customer relationships, identifying opportunities to grow accounts and drive sales

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in people and account management (minimum 3-5 years)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple schedules effectively
• Quick-thinking problem solver with a proactive approach to resolving issues
• Background in construction, engineering, or a related technical field
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to spot growth opportunities
• Ambition to grow with the company and contribute to scaling operations

How to apply

To apply please email your CV / resume to [e-mail]. - Jack Jenkins - 01908 010 438

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.