Service Manager – Cumbria + £40,000-£50,000

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Service Manager to oversee a team of workshop and field engineers in Cumbria. This role combines leadership, customer service, and technical knowledge to ensure efficient repair works and maintain high standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in the agricultural or vehicle engineering sectors and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Clear career progression

Opportunity to work with premium machinery brands

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural, forestry, construction plant, or commercial vehicle engineering.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and control systems.
• Ability to manage service teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support workshop and field engineers.
• Oversee reporting and data collection.
• Handle cost control and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Technical Understanding

Communication

Tools

Hydraulic Systems

CAN-BUS Networks

Job description

Overview

Service Manager
Service Manager – Cumbria + £40,000-£50,000

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-focused Service Manager to oversee a team of workshop and field service engineers. This is a pivotal role within the business, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of scheduled and emergency repair works, overhauls, refurbishments, and major projects. The position combines leadership, customer service, and technical understanding to drive service standards forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support workshop and field engineers in their day-to-day activities.
• Oversee accurate reporting, data collection, and feedback from all works carried out.
• Handle cost control, forecasting, warranty claims, and scheduling.
• Ensure efficiency and resource optimisation while maintaining high quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to deliver exceptional service.
• Liaise with senior management to support service strategy and growth.
• Engage in product training across premium machinery brands, with travel as required.

The Candidate

• Previous experience in agricultural, forestry, construction plant, or commercial vehicle engineering.
• Understanding of seasonal pressures and customer challenges in these industries.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, components, CAN-BUS networks, and control systems.
• Proven supervisory or leadership experience, ideally progressing from a hands-on engineering role.
• Highly organised, disciplined, and detail-driven with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Desirable

• Prior management or supervisory experience in service teams.
• Commercial awareness in cost control, forecasting, and warranty processes.
• Ability to perform consistently under seasonal workload demands.

The Package

• Competitive salary (DOE).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of premium machinery brands.
• Clear career progression in a growing, dynamic business.

Please email your CV to Conor Atay, Recruitment Delivery Consultant, [e-mail].

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