We are hiring a Regional Technical Manager to join our team and lead the delivery of best-in-class technical performance across the region.
In this role you will manage and develop a diverse technical workforce—including Technical Administration, PDI, Site Survey Technicians, Installation & Logistics Engineering, Service Technicians, Area Technical Managers, and Technical Training—to ensure operational excellence, service reliability, and continuous improvement across all Selecta solutions.
This is a depot-based role with customer site visits as required.
As a 24/7 food & drinks distribution and technology-led powerhouse, Selecta provides millions of moments of joy to its end consumers throughout Europe. Our solutions include digital Vending Machines, Coffee Machines, Smart Fridges, Snack Markets and more. As such, we are uniquely positioned to address the needs of our clients and their consumers in the new hybrid work environment.
Your Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead, coach and develop all technical teams within the region, ensuring high performance, accountability and strong collaboration
Oversee technical operations including logistic transport, installations, commissioning, PDI, site surveys, logistics planning, and ongoing service support
Complete regular cadence meetings with the vertical leaders within your team to ensure alignment and progress
Drive first-time-fix performance, machine availability, and technical KPIs to meet or exceed regional business targets
Ensure compliance with all technical, safety, and quality standards, implementing best practices across field operations
Plan and coordinate resource allocation to support new business rollouts, major installations, relocations, and refurbishments
Partner with Area Technical Managers to improve route efficiency, technician capability, and service delivery consistency
Work closely with the Regional Technical Trainer to build training programmes, upskill teams, and support technical certification pathways
Maintain strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain and Customer Care to ensure seamless service delivery
Continuously analyse performance data, identify trends, and implement improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction
Present performance data to senior leadership team and customers as required
Support fleet management, parts optimisation, and logistics processes to ensure the right tools, parts, and machines are available when needed
Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and preventive actions
Work closely with HR to ensure all policies are adhered to within your wider team, and act as escalation point for cases as required
Requirements
Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams in a field-service or engineering-led environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop large, diverse teams
Solid understanding of vending, coffee, refrigeration, or similar electromechanical equipment (preferred but not essential)
Excellent organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
A hands-on, solution-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, able to collaborate effectively across departments
Benefits
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Life assurance equivalent to 2x your yearly salary
Five weeks of occupational paid sick leave for added security
Extended leave policy for greater flexibility
Free parking at our Head Office and other depot locations
Unlimited coffee and tea to keep you refreshed
Clear career progression paths with development opportunities
Strong leadership support to help you thrive
Employee recognition scheme to celebrate your contributions
Mental health and wellbeing support, including access to mental health first aiders