Location
field, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Commitment
Full Time
Level
Junior (<2 years)
Required skills
Job Description
We’re looking for an Area Service Manager to lead a busy field service operation across Birmingham and the wider Midlands, including Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Wolverhampton, Telford and Shrewsbury.
This is a varied, fast-paced role combining people leadership, operational delivery and customer management. You’ll lead a team of field-based technicians while working closely with planners, engineers and internal stakeholders to keep the operation running safely, efficiently and effectively.
What will you be doing?
You’ll have responsibility for the day-to-day running of your area, balancing people, customers, performance and commercial priorities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, coaching and developing a team of field-based technicians
- Planning and overseeing maintenance, repairs, defects and callouts
- Ensuring planned maintenance is completed safely and on time
- Running regular planning and performance calls
- Managing customer queries and complaints through to resolution
- Monitoring productivity, operational performance and costs
- Supporting team development, capability and career progression
What are we looking for?
This is a high-volume environment, so you’ll need to be structured, organised and consistent, while being comfortable adapting when priorities change.
We’re looking for:
- Leadership experience within a field service or operational environment
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Confidence influencing stakeholders at all levels
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Good commercial awareness and an understanding of cost control
- A genuine passion for developing people and building strong teams
What we offer:
Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Company car
Flexible hybrid working across office, site, and home locations
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 1 volunteering day
In addition, you’ll have access to a wide range of flexible benefits, including dental insurance, private medical cover, GymFlex membership, and exclusive KONE discounts – allowing you to tailor your package to suit your lifestyle.
Please note: this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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