Field Manager

At Schindler Ltd (UK), our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people every day through buildings, airports, railway stations, and other transportation hubs around the world. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhances the quality of life for communities and helps make places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, fostering a culture of respect for one another and for the world around us. By joining us, you become part of a global success story while contributing to local communities and shaping the future of urban mobility. Together, we continue a proud legacy of excellence and innovation that began in 1874.

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As a Field Manager, you'll lead a team of installation engineers across London and the South, overseeing the delivery of lift installation projects from planning through to completion. You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to the highest quality standards, while developing your team, building strong customer relationships and driving operational performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced installation professional looking to take the next step into a broader operational leadership role.

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

Leading, planning and coordinating the activities of installation engineers to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with operational objectives

Recruiting, coaching, developing and supporting team members, helping them achieve high levels of performance and engagement

Monitoring project progress, productivity and quality standards across multiple installation projects

Maintaining accurate operational records and reporting, including the use of SAP and other business systems

Carrying out site safety inspections and audits, promoting best practice and driving a strong safety culture

Supporting engineers with technical and operational challenges to maintain project delivery targets

Collaborating with Project Managers to support cost control, quotations and overall project performance

Coordinating the timely delivery of materials, equipment and tooling to ensure uninterrupted project delivery

Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, acting as a key point of contact throughout the installation lifecycle

Driving customer satisfaction through proactive communication and effective issue resolution

Managing team performance and ensuring resources are allocated effectively across projects

Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards, while leading by example

When you join Schindler, you'll be rewarded with a competitive package designed to support your wellbeing, career development and work-life balance, including:

Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus

Company car or allowance (for eligible roles)

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

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! Discover more on our career website.

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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