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Contract Type: Full Time

Location: North West region

Region: Cumbria

Industry: Utilities and Green Energy, SMART Meter

We are recruiting an experienced Field Manager to lead and develop a team of technical field engineers delivering installation and service work across the North West region. This is a hands‑on leadership position ideal for someone who thrives in field service operations, technical workforce management, and engineer performance coaching.

You will oversee the daily running of a technical field workforce, ensuring engineers are supported, jobs are completed safely, and service‑level agreements are consistently achieved. The role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a fast‑paced field service environment covering workforce planning, operational performance, compliance, and on‑the‑day decision‑making.

• Leading daily roll‑call, absence management, and overall workforce readiness
• Driving performance to meet high job completion rates while resolving issues in real time
• Conducting quality, safety, and compliance reviews, including photo sign‑offs and audit checks
• Delivering weekly performance reviews, one‑to‑one coaching, and development plans
• Managing stock, tools, equipment, and job preparedness for all field operatives
• Supporting onboarding processes and ensuring engineers have correct system access, PPE, and work equipment
• Providing day‑to‑day operational escalation support to maintain service delivery
• Ensuring all activities align with health and safety legislation and industry best practice

• Proven experience managing field‑based engineers within technical trades, utilities, metering, FM, or similar field service sectors
• Strong operational leadership with a focus on performance management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance
• Confidence in coaching, mentoring, and positively challenging teams to improve delivery standards
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make quick, safe, and effective decisions
• Comfortable working in a service‑driven, high‑volume, fast‑moving operations environment

This is a high‑impact operational role where you will strengthen delivery standards, improve team performance, and contribute directly to the success of a growing technical field operation. It is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills who wants to progress within field service management or technical operations.

If you have the capability, discipline and drive to lead a high‑performing field workforce, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or message for a confidential conversation.