Agricultural Service Manager – Colchester
Location: Colchester
Hours: 42 hrs/week, Monday–Friday 8:00–17:30 (1-hour unpaid lunch). Occasional alternate Saturdays and peak periods may be required
Salary & Benefits: Competitive, dependent on experience, plus company vehicle and profit-related bonus.
Holt Recruitment is working with a leading Agricultural and Groundcare dealership group to recruit a Service Manager for their Colchester branch. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing branch and lead a skilled, motivated team, ensuring excellent customer service and top-quality repairs.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and support service technicians to deliver high-quality repairs
Manage departmental workflow, including scheduling, P&L, KPIs, and warranty claims
Maintain excellent customer relationships, resolving issues efficiently and diplomatically
Communicate effectively with management, customers, and team members
Ensure compliance with company procedures and safety standards
Handle staff matters confidently and in line with company policies
Plan and organise workloads to maintain smooth operations, including peak periods such as harvest
Work independently and proactively solve operational challengesSkills & Experience:
Strong technical knowledge of agricultural machinery, ideally including CNH, New Holland, and Case products
Previous supervisory or management experience in a busy service environment
Experience managing KPIs, P&L, and warranty processes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Organised, proactive, and able to multitask effectively
Confident in managing staff and customer expectations
Hands-on approach with a practical understanding of service operationsAdditional Benefits:
32 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), workplace pension, life assurance (2x salary), staff discounts, flu jabs, sick pay scheme, and employee referral scheme
If this fantastic opportunity sounds like the perfect role, apply today! For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact David Hockley at Holt Recruitment on (phone number removed)
DH