Service Manager
Posted 19/08/2024 by Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Service Manager required for my client who work within the food processing and packaging machinery industry, based in Rochester, Kent.
The successful Service Manager will be responsible for the development & growth of the customer service department and will be a key member of the senior Management team.
Service Manager Position Overview
* Take ownership of the Aftersales / Service department leading a team of Service Engineers and Spares Team members.
* Holding full profit and loss responsibility for the Service department. You will manage budgets/engineering resources with a strategic approach to developing additional revenue across service contracts, spares & consumables.
* You will liaise with the sales team on new orders/installations and provide estimates on logistics and allocate engineering resources.
* Will be required to visit customer site occasionally.
* Regular service meeting with the engineers to keep up with current service visits or breakdown.
* Preparing and sending quotes for service calls where necessary. Obtaining PO numbers prior to booking works.
* Programme the works for our engineers, taking into consideration job urgency, location, travel time and skills and parts needed.
Service Manager Position Requirements
* Manufacturing industry experience with a proven track record of managing budgets across a Service function.
* Experience working with Multihead Weighers, VFFS, HFFS, Metal Detectors/Checkweighers preferable.
* Mechanically biased Engineer with experience in managing, mentoring, supporting, and leading a service and maintenance team.
* Good understanding of industrial processes, manufacturing, and automated production within the food industry.
* Based within a commutable distance of Rochester, Kent.
Service Manager Position Remuneration
* Salary package commensurate with experience with a negotiable salary + expenses.
* Full time position.
* 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays.
* Other company benefits.
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- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- 20/08/2024
- Contract Length:
- Full Time
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- Job Reference:
- HH281217_1724081440
- Job ID:
- 222190658
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