We Elevate... Quality of urban life

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 making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect both among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Join us as a

Service Supervisor- Days

We are looking for a Service Manager (Days) to ensure our customers satisfaction by meeting objectives, through effective management of resources (engineers), improvements in service delivery of planned, preventative maintenance, ready supply of materials/parts and timely communication. This role is based in the ,Transport Branch of Schindler, office at Northfleet, Kent with frequent site visits in London to meet our engineers and clients.

Your main responsibilities

Establishing and promoting a safe working environment for engineers and customers
Establishing and maintaining a close professional working relationship with the customers
Leading, managing and motivating a team of field employees
Prioritising labour planning and engaging the services of Sub-contractors, as necessary, to ensure that there are sufficient employees to efficiently carry out the work to the required quality, cost effectively, whilst meeting contractual obligations
To resolve any operational issues that arise by formulating and implementing an action plan
Ensuring that the team are aware of and follow company policies
Attending client meeting: regular monthly period meeting; weekly meetings to discuss callouts and agree actions to be carried out, including Day engineers, as appropriate; and ad hoc meetings to discuss specific issues.
There will be a requirement for travel into London to meet the engineers and customers on a regular basis
Providing reports to the customers on key performance indicators on a period by period basis
Compile a maintenance schedule (working with the admin team on scheduling) to ensure that all contractual obligations are meet regarding planned preventative maintenances, joint inspections and other requirements
Ad-hoc reporting following customer and client requests and analysis of results
Holding regular team meetings to provide a company business status update and departmental update, communicate company initiatives and new policies
Coach individuals on an on-going basis and identifies training & development needs where appropriate; as well as rewarding success and providing support to those who are not performing to the required standard

What you bring

A service engineering background with previous experience in managing a group of engineers is beneficial
Knowledge of how Transport Departments and public sector transport / infrastructure organisations operate
Commercially as well as quality and health and safety aware, and recognise the need to control costs
Demonstrable planning and organisation skills
Customer focused and driven to provide the customer with a timely response
Excellent communication skills
Results focussed with an ability to analyse and solve problems and manage a heavy workload/work under pressure
Good interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships with employees and customers
Good motivational and leadership skills
Flexible approach
Good IT Skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Customer Maximo portal, SAP and Fieldlink

What’s in it for you?

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
Discretional bonus scheme
Company car or allowance
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

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler!
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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.

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About Schindler Group

The Schindler Group is a leading manufacturer and provider of related services for elevators, escalators, and moving walkways.

Founded in 1874 in Switzerland, our company is at the forefront of industry innovation, working on pushing the boundaries of technological engineering, while having a strong focus on safety, comfort, efficiency and reliability.

Moving more than two billion people each day, our products can be found in many well-known buildings throughout the globe, including office and residential buildings, airports, shopping centers/retail establishments and specialty buildings.

We’re a leading employer in the industry, with over 69’000 engaged employees enabling mobility within the urban world. We have a network of over 1000 branch offices in over 100 countries, as well as production sites and research and development facilities in the US, Brazil, Europe, China and India.

At Schindler, our mission is to keep the world moving.

We Elevate… Our World

Industry

Manufacturing & Production

Company Size

10,000+ employees

Headquarters

Ebikon, CH

Year Founded

1874

Website

schindler.com

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