Crane Service & Operations Manager
Colchester
Great rates of pay are on offer for the right candidate
c£33,000 - £36,000
My client is the UK’s largest agricultural & construction dealership, with many different locations across East Anglia and the South East, offering first quality service and support to their customers.
They are looking for an experienced Crane Service & Operations Manager to join the existing team at their successful branch, based in Colchester.
Role Purpose:
You will be responsible for the efficient running of the Crane Service and operations office, covering crane servicing and crane builds.
You will organise and run a workshop for the full fitting of cranes involving calculations and fabrication. Supporting sales in a technical capacity will also be included. You will manage customer relations and the departmental profitability, whilst maintaining effective and accurate communications between management, customers and technicians.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Knowledge of General engineering/steel fabrication, HGV Body building and hydraulics would be advantageous
- Crane and HGV knowledge would be advantageous
- Previous management experience or supervisory is desirable in a workshop environment
- Familiarity of profit/loss management and reporting
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal diplomatically with customers during busy periods both verbal and written
- Can remain calm under pressure
- Be organized and have the ability to multitask efficiently
- Can deal with staff related matters confidently and in line with company procedures
- Proactive and methodical in 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 over committing
- 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: Colchester, CO2
Hours: 42.5hrs per week, 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (1hr unpaid lunch) Additional hours required to meet business needs
Term: Permanent, full time, salaried
Salary: Depending on skills and experience, plus company vehicle, plus profit related bonus
Benefits: 24 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holiday), Company Sick Pay
Scheme, Workplace pension, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Death in Service Cover (2 x salary)
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you then please do not hesitate to apply now!