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We’re looking for an experienced Service Manager to lead our regional service operations across our CTS division, supporting our recent Kingsdown acquisition. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for developing a high-performing field service team while ensuring consistently high engineering standards, customer satisfaction, and commercial performance.
You’ll play a central role in shaping service delivery, strengthening customer relationships, and driving operational excellence across the region with the autonomy to make a real impact.
What you’ll be doing:
1. Lead, coach, and develop a regional field service team, building capability, engagement, and a strong performance culture
2. Plan and coordinate the safe and efficient deployment of field service engineers, ensuring service activities are completed on time and to a high standard
3. Champion a strong health, safety, and quality culture, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and company standards
4. Act as the primary point of contact for key regional customers, managing relationships and ensuring service expectations are consistently met or exceeded
5. Monitor and manage service performance, KPIs, and cost controls, using data-driven insight to improve efficiency and profitability
6. Identify and maximise service-related sales opportunities, including parts, service upgrades, and extended service agreements, through close collaboration with engineers and customers
7. Work closely with sales, marketing, and technical teams to deliver a joined-up, customer-focused approach
8. Ensure accurate and timely data is maintained within CRM and reporting systems to support operational and strategic decision-making
To succeed, you will need
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
9. HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related technical discipline
10. Proven experience (typically 3–5 years) in a technical service, engineering management, or operational leadership role
11. Experience leading and managing field-based engineering teams
12. Strong understanding of industrial equipment such as compressed air systems, rotating machinery, or mechanical/electrical servicing
13. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with customers and internal teams
14. Full UK driving licence
15. Willingness to travel nationally on occasion, including overnight stays
In return, we offer
16. A key leadership role within a growing and evolving business, including the CTS division and our Kingsdown acquisition
17. The opportunity to shape and influence regional service operations, with real autonomy and visibility
18. Company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone
19. Pension scheme and company benefits
20. Ongoing professional development and training to support your growth
21. A supportive, collaborative working culture that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Contact information
Talent Acquisition Team: Harriet Strauss