Job Opportunities Service Leader
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Manchester - UK
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Job Summary
Location: ManchesterEnglandUnited Kingdom
Job ID:88812
Our elevators escalators and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team youll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities and contribute to making places moreaccessible inclusive and sustainable for all. We combine innovation safety and high ethical standards ensuring respectboth among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us you dontjust become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continueour rich legacy that started back in 1874.
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We are currently recruiting for a Service Leader to join our Team to be based in and around Manchester/Yorkshire. They will be the primary point of contact for customers within the business unit and is responsible for an area of Field Operations within a Region. The Service Leader is responsible for managing all resources within their prescribed area in line with the Company rules to meet the business targets for the Branch and ensure customer satisfaction. Measured variables include:
This is a full time and permanent role.
- Optimise the Regions staffing of service Engineers and Technicians by planning the personnel needs including route organisation workloads and training. Match skills with route requirements and assign/delegate appropriate workloads develop and sustain team spirit
- Manage maintenance portfolio from the service contract acceptance to the collection of bad debts including follow-up actions
- Deliver repair sales targets as determined by the Regional Director
- Execute leadership to Engineers and Technicians in matters of customer and employee satisfaction adding value to the business quality of work and operational efficiency
- Manage and follow-up actions of customer claims and complaints
- Conduct periodic quality and safety audits and inspections to ensure service levels and customer satisfaction
- Accountable for the identification and resolution of sick or rouge units supervise and follow-up of work performed including developing plans for sick units in cooperation with the Regional Technical Specialist
- Manage chargeable repairs from offer/sale to completion including the collection of bad debt along-side the credit control team
- Manage non-chargeable repairs to control costs as best as possible
- Support sales lead activities in the recovery lost units
- Supporting employee on the job training and skills development
- Conduct at least monthly drum beat meetings as a group or one to one as required with first line reports
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant technical or business field
- 57 years experience managing a service business unit in a related industry
- Experience managing customer relationships
- Management or leadership experience
- Experience with profit and loss (P&L) responsibility
- Knowledge of the lift industry or facilities management is preferred
- Technical and commercial understanding of the lift industry is a plus
- SAP experience is an advantage
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Willingness to travel as needed
- Join our purpose-driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.
- Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.
- Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.
Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus
Company car or allowance (for eligible roles)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an annual paid volunteering day
Pension scheme with 6% company contribution
Comprehensive life assurance
Enhanced family leave
Private medical cover with a trusted provider plus 24/7 virtual GP access
Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support
Free eye tests and eyewear discounts
Access to a range of employee benefits including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes plus exclusive retailer discounts
Become part of our team help us enhance quality of life and drive innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Are you ready to embark on a new journey Join #TeamSchindler!
Discover more on our career website.
At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race ethnic background colour religious affiliation union affiliation gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status national origin nationality genetics and health or disability.
Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.
About Company
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to maki ... View more
