Company Description
Stannah is a family‑owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people by improving access for greater convenience and independence. Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867 and today Stannah is a global business, known for stairlifts, lifts, escalators and home lifts, plus maintenance and repair services.
Field Service Manager – Dartford
Stannah is a proud leader of the global lift market. We are focused on the future; keeping our products at the cutting edge of safety and innovation and evolving to meet the ever‑changing demands the world presents.
Job Description
As the Field Service Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and exceeding business goals. Day to day, you’ll lead a team of skilled Lift & Escalator Engineers working on industrial lifts, guiding them towards successfully achieving our Business Plan targets for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), LOLER defects, and call‑outs within our branch’s designated area. You’ll have the opportunity to shape and inspire your team, ensuring they consistently deliver exceptional service that aligns with our company values and Health and Safety standards.
This role is ideal for an experienced Lift Engineer looking to progress into a management role. The successful candidate will be based at our Dartford Service Branch; travel throughout London is expected, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential.
Working hours: Monday‑Thursday 08.00‑16.45 and Friday 08.00‑15:45
Field Service Manager Job Responsibilities
* Efficiently plan Lift and Escalator Engineers workloads
* Manage absence, performance, and appraisals for the team
* Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety procedures, conduct risk assessments and method statements
* Carry out regular site monitoring
* Maintain relationships with customers, addressing any queries and complaints
* Maintain credit control logs and CRM
Field Service Manager Job Requirements
* Previous experience working within the lift and Escalator industry or similar service industry with transferable skills is essential
* Relevant technical or management qualifications would be desirable
* NVQ Level 3 / NVQ Level 4 in Lift Engineering
Additional Information
If you’re an experienced Lift Engineer with a solid technical background and are looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
This Lift Manager job would be suitable for someone who has previously worked as a Field Service Manager, Lift Service Manager, Lift Repair Manager, Lift Service Supervisor or similar.
Benefits Include
* Market‑aligned salary, paid on a monthly basis
* Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter based on Group Company profits
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
* Pension Scheme – matched contribution/salary sacrifice
* SimplyHealth Cash Plan (health costs such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments, etc.)
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Long Service award scheme with holiday benefit
* Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme (shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more)
* Employee Assistance Programme – a workplace initiative to support and enhance well‑being
* Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
* Company Vehicle
Equal Opportunity
Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.
We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.
Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.
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