Service Manager

We are seeking an experienced Service Manager to work alongside a strong, motivated team at our Albourne branch, based in West Sussex. The successful candidate will be keen and driven to ensure high levels of customer service whilst ensuring technicians remain motivated and supported to carry out first-class repairs.

Role Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Branch & Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the efficient running of the Service department, covering agricultural, construction and horticultural machinery. You will also be responsible for the organisation and management of the existing service staff, customer relations and departmental profitability, whilst maintaining effective and accurate communication between management, customers and technicians.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Knowledge of agricultural, construction and horticultural machines
• Key knowledge of CNH products, New Holland and Case equipment would be very advantageous
• Previous management or supervisor experience is desirable
• Directing, mentoring and overseeing the work of the technicians at the Branch
• Familiarity of profit/loss, KPI targets and manufacturer warranty systems is key
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal diplomatically with customers during busy periods both verbally and in writing.
• Be organised and have the ability to multitask efficiently
• Can deal with staff related matters confidently and in line with Company procedures
• Proactive and methodical approach to problem solving
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the business
• Act with discretion when dealing with matters of a confidential nature
• Ability to manage customer expectations without overcommitting
• Able to work alone and on your own initiative
• Maintain a good general level of health and fitness
• Good general appearance as customer facing role

Additional Information:

Start Date: Immediate, subject to successful candidates notice period

Location: Albourne, West Sussex, BN6 9BN

Hours: 42.5 hrs. per week – 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (1-hour unpaid lunch).

Additional hours may be required to include Saturdays and peak times e.g. harvest

Contract: Permanent, Full time, Salaried

Salary: £Competitive - dependent on experience plus company vehicle, company mobile

phone and profit-related bonus

Benefits: We are offering a competitive salary plus profit-related bonus, as well as 32 days

holiday (inc bank holidays), company vehicle, company mobile phone, workplace

pension, life assurance (2 x salary), country store staff discount, company sick pay

scheme, flu jabs and employee referral scheme.