Service Manager

Invenia Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Instrumentation manufacturer seeks a UK Service Manager to lead a high-performing team in medical devices and life sciences. Responsibilities include managing technical support staff and driving operational excellence across the UK. The role is hybrid, combining on-site leadership and remote work.

Benefits

Company car

Pension

Healthcare

10% bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing service teams in life sciences or related sectors.
• Strong track record in team performance and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aspects of installation, maintenance, and technical support.
• Drive service revenue and operational efficiency.
• Lead day-to-day service operations ensuring high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Are you a proven leader in service management within medical devices, clinical diagnostics, or life sciences?

We’re seeking an experienced UK Service Manager to work for a leading Instrumentation manufacturer. You will be responsible for a large, high-performing team, driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction across the UK.

About the Role:

• Oversee all aspects of instrument installation, maintenance, and technical support, managing a team of 4 team leaders responsible for 40 engineers, the tech support team and the service admin team leader.
• Directly manage 5 technical support staff providing 1st-line customer support via phone and email.
• This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week on site at the company’s Hertfordshire site and 2 days WFH.
• Lead day-to-day service operations, ensuring high performance, continuous improvement, and strong collaboration with sales, technical support, customer service, and finance.
• Drive service revenue and operational efficiency, meeting business targets and KPIs in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Implement new initiatives to standardise and enhance service delivery and customer experience, working closely with EMEA teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing service teams in a relevant sector (Life Science, Clinical Diagnostics, Medical, etc) —no junior candidates.
• Strong track record in team and instrument performance, financial management, and delivering measurable results.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with experience handling demanding customers.
• In-depth understanding of service activities, KPIs, and revenue impact.
• Open-minded, adaptable, and able to work as part of a wider EMEA team.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and work from home as needed.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive base salary, 10% bonus, company car, pension, healthcare, and more.
• Be part of a collaborative, innovative team that has a real impact on science and healthcare.
• Join a successful UK service team, reporting to the Regional Service Manager, EMEA.

Ready to lead a large, dynamic team and make a significant impact? Apply now to join a high-performing organisation at the forefront of science and healthcare.