At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic service operation and manage a large engineering team.
- Company: Join a leading plant hire business in Hemel Hempstead.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, ongoing training, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a growing business with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Take ownership and make a real impact in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in service or engineering management.
The predicted salary is between 62500 - 62500 £ per year.
Ready to take full control of a busy, high-performing service operation? We are working with a leading plant hire business in Hemel Hempstead who are looking for a confident, hands-on Service Manager to lead from the front in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This isn't a role for someone who wants to sit behind a desk, it's for a proactive leader who thrives on pace, takes ownership, and knows how to drive performance across a large engineering team.
You will be responsible for a fleet of circa 1,200 units and leading a team of 25 fitters, including mobile engineers, ensuring everything runs efficiently, safely, and without delay.
What you'll be doing:
- Taking full ownership of the service department and driving performance daily
- Leading, motivating, and developing a large team of fitters and engineers
- Keeping a large fleet operational, compliant, and ready to meet customer demand
- Managing servicing, breakdowns, inspections, and major repairs
- Working closely with the Workshop Supervisor to keep operations running smoothly
- Driving efficiency, reducing downtime, and identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Maintaining high standards of health & safety and compliance
- Communicating clearly with your team through briefings and toolbox talks
What we're looking for:
- A proven Service / Workshop / Engineering Manager within plant hire or similar
- A strong leader who can manage people, performance, and pressure
- Someone who thrives in a busy, fast-moving environment
- Organised, decisive, and solutions-focused
- Comfortable juggling multiple priorities without losing control of the detail
- Plant or construction equipment background highly desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent) a bonus
Why this role?
- Join a well-established, growing business with a strong reputation
- Take real ownership of a large-scale operation
- Lead an experienced and capable engineering team
- Be part of a business where you can genuinely make an impact
What's on offer:
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Ongoing training & development
- Subsidised gym membership
- Enhanced leave benefits
- Wellbeing support
- Regular company events
If you are a driven Service Manager who enjoys being in the thick of it and making things happen, this is the opportunity to step into a role where you can truly lead, influence, and deliver. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
