Head of Service Operations - Lift Servicing & Maintenance (London/SE)
10 days ago
Dartford
Regional Leadership. Operational Performance. Customer Excellence. Are you a senior operational - change & transformation leader with experience in engineering services, lift, construction or a related technical industry? Liftec Express – a leading independent provider of lift maintenance, repair and modernisation services – is looking for a Head of Service Operations (London & Southeast) to lead one of its most critical regions. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for safety, operational performance, customer satisfaction and full P&L ownership, driving service & repair excellence across a large and complex service portfolio. You’ll play a key role in shaping operational standards, improving performance and supporting the continued growth of the business. The Role at a Glance Head of Service Operations (Service & Repairs) Dartford, Kent - covering London & Southeast Competitive Base Salary Plus Extensive Benefits Package inc Car Allowance, Bonus, Generous Pension Full Time Company: Pioneer of the British lift industry. Formerly part of global brand Otis – now Private Equity-backed by R Capital. An independent engineering services provider specialising in lift maintenance, repair, modernisation and installation. Pedigree: Supporting major infrastructure across commercial buildings, hospitals, retail estates, transport hubs and government facilities. Culture: Safety, Ethics & Quality Focused The Opportunity This is a pivotal role leading Liftec Express’ service and repairs operations across London and the Southeast. You will take full ownership of operational delivery, ensuring safe, reliable and high-quality service while driving efficiency, productivity, customer satisfaction and profitability. Working closely with the Managing Director and leadership team, you will lead a large operational team and play a key role in developing a high-performance, customer-focused culture. Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Delivery • Lead the safe delivery of lift maintenance and repair services across the region, • Ensure service delivery meets contractual commitments and customer expectations, • Drive operational efficiency through planning, scheduling and resource allocation, • Implement and monitor service processes and KPIs including productivity and response times Commercial & P&L Ownership • Take full responsibility for regional P&L performance, • Deliver revenue, margin, profitability and cash targets, • Identify opportunities to grow the service portfolio and expand customer relationships Customer & Stakeholder Management • Build strong relationships with key customers, consultants and stakeholders, • Act as escalation point for operational and service-related issues, • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term retention Leadership & Team Development • Lead, coach and develop Service Delivery Managers, Repair Managers and engineers, • Build and maintain a high-performing, accountable culture, • Drive engagement, performance and continuous improvement across teams Compliance, Safety & Governance • Maintain the highest EH&S standards across all operations, • Ensure compliance with regulations, industry standards and company policies, • Support cross-functional and regional initiatives across the business About You You are an experienced operational leader with a strong track record in engineering services, lift, construction or a related technical industry. You will likely have • Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role, • Strong track record of improving operational performance and profitability, • Experience managing P&L and delivering commercial targets, • Ability to build relationships with major clients and senior stakeholders, • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, • Strong organisational skills with high levels of ownership and accountability, • Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences, • Confidence handling escalations and complex operational challenges, • Commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities, • Experience within a transforming, scaling or turnaround business environment would be highly beneficial. Behaviours & Values • Open-minded and inquisitive – embraces continuous improvement, • Extreme ownership – takes accountability for results and solutions, • Customer centric – prioritises long-term relationships and service excellence, • Honesty and integrity – acts with transparency and professionalism, • Doing the basics brilliantly – focuses on safety, discipline and consistent execution Benefits • Pension – Aviva, • Car allowance, • Holiday – 25 days plus bank holidays, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Death in Service – 3 x Salary, • Employee Referral Scheme, • Discounts Platform, • Enhanced family policies Why Join Liftec Express? • Senior leadership role with full operational and commercial ownership, • Opportunity to lead a key region within a growing PE-backed business, • Strong focus on operational excellence, safety and customer satisfaction, • Influence business transformation and performance improvement, • Work with a respected brand in the lift and engineering services sector If you are a driven operational leader ready to take ownership of a major region and deliver service excellence at scale, we would love to hear from you. 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