Valves Services Manager

SGS; Immingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Birthday day off

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

SGS is seeking an experienced Valve Service Manager to lead our Valve Services team in Immingham. This permanent, full-time role focuses on safe, compliant, and profitable service delivery, with responsibility for client satisfaction and team development.

You will drive operational excellence, lead a high-performing team, manage pricing and contracts, and collaborate with sales to grow the service offering in a heavy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background.
• Experience leading and motivating teams.
• Experience managing an operations team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Valve Services team to ensure safe and profitable service delivery.
• Ensure all work complies with client instructions, industry standards, and SGS protocols.
• Support the Operations Manager in meeting revenue and profitability targets.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team to meet financial, quality, and safety objectives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a primary interface for planning and scheduling.
• Ensure accurate pricing and regular contract reviews to maintain profitability and client satisfaction.
• Monitor scope compliance, risk mitigation, and health & safety adherence.
• Collaborate with sales and business development teams to grow the service offering and explore new opportunities.
• Stay informed about market trends and adjust service capabilities accordingly.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Team leadership

Operations management

Education

HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

SGS's Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting - supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.

Job Description

• Job Title: Valve Service Manager
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours: Monday to Friday,40 hours per week
• Job Location: Immingham

SGS is seeking an experienced and driven Valve Service Manager to lead our Valve Services team in Immingham. This key leadership role is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of high-value services, while driving profitability and operational excellence. If you're a strong leader with a background in industrial valve services and a passion for client satisfaction and team development, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Valve Services team to ensure safe and profitable service delivery.
• Ensure all work complies with client instructions, industry standards, and SGS protocols.
• Support the Operations Manager in meeting revenue and profitability targets.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team to meet financial, quality, and safety objectives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a primary interface for planning and scheduling.
• Ensure accurate pricing and regular contract reviews to maintain profitability and client satisfaction.
• Monitor scope compliance, risk mitigation, and health & safety adherence.
• Collaborate with sales and business development teams to grow the service offering and explore new opportunities.
• Stay informed about market trends and adjust service capabilities accordingly.

Experience

Essential

• Mechanical engineering background
• Experience of leading and motivating teams to achieve objectives and targets.
• Managing an effective operational team.

Desirable

• Experience managing a technical services team
• Experience of working in either a heavy industrial, COMAH or power generation environment
• Track record of developing new business and maintaining effective customer relationships.
• Commercial / marketing / sales activities.

Qualifications

Essential

• HNC / HND in a mechanical engineering discipline.
• Full and valid driving license for UK
• IOSH Managing Safely.

Desirable

• Degree or technical qualification in Engineering or related subject.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.