Service Manager

Job Description

Are you ready for the next step in your career Are you a successful Service Manager looking to take on additional operational responsibilities Can you run a successful and profitable Service / Aftersales department like its your own business Are youambitious, entrepreneurial and a strong people manager Able to build relationships at all levels Apply today to join our successful team in Chatham, Kent.BASIC SALARY: Up to £55,000BENEFITS:· Good holiday package including Xmas shut down · Full access to company benefits package including Pension and Private Healthcare after a qualifying periodLOCATION: Office based - ChathamCOMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Dagenham, Gravesend, Dartford, Bromley, Tonbridge, Canterbury, Ashford, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Croydon, London, Brixton, Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Sevenoaks, Faversham, Chelmsford, CrawleyJOB DESCRIPTION: Service Manager, Aftersales Manager : Construction, IndustrialReporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the service / aftersales function for the company. You will take full responsibility for the people management, financial targets, budgets and risk assessments for post-sale works on electromechanicalconstruction projects across the UK.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Service Manager, Aftersales Manager : Construction, IndustrialYou will have direct line management responsibility for several small service teams located across the country, and a Service Administrator. You will also be tasked with building and managing a network of sub-contracted local engineers to support as required.You will be responsible for procurement and logistics of resources for projects - both in terms of equipment and people.Key to the role will be working to a budget and reaching financial targets through efficient running of the department. There are currently 40-50 regular maintenance contracts running which you will manage (including negotiating renewals) - alongside quotingfor refurbishments / upgrades packages with existing clients.PERSON SPECIFICATION: Service Manager, Aftersales Manager : Construction, IndustrialTo be considered for this role, you MUST:· Be an experienced and personable Service Manager or Aftersales Manager with a strong entrepreneurial spirit who will take ownership of the Service department. · Have a background in industry / construction or building services (estates management). You will have experience of people management / logistics and resource planning - ideally instigating & developing relationships with sub-contractors. You should also have some technical understanding - ideally a mechanical / electrical qualification, and some hands-on engineering experience. Any exposure to project management or service of pipe installation / water treatment works would be an obvious benefit.THE COMPANY:We are a globally recognised specialist in design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, and service of innovative water features.It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Service Manager, Aftersales Manager, Sub Contract Manager : Health and Safety, Water Features, Construction, Industrial,Building Services, Pipe installation, Water Treatment,INTERESTED Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.REF: SP17346, Wallace Hind Selection