Service Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for a Service Manager in Leighton Buzzard. You will oversee the servicing of lifting equipment, lead a team, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of account management experience in engineering or construction. Competitive salary offered with Monday to Friday working hours. Apply by emailing your CV.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years in account management and team leadership.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment managing multiple schedules.
• Background in construction or engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee servicing and inspections of lifting equipment.
• Lead and manage a small team of Engineers.
• Coordinate and manage diaries effectively.

Skills

People management

Account management

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

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

"To apply please email your CV / resume to [ (url removed) ]." - - Jack Jenkins - (phone number removed)

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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