Head of Service Operations - Lift Servicing & Maintenance (Provinces)
12 hours ago
Bath
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) Andover. Hampshire covering Provinces Region c100 miles radius 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, • Take full responsibility for regional P&L performance, • Deliver revenue, margin, profitability and cash targets, • Build strong relationships with key customers, consultants and stakeholders, • Act as escalation point for operational and service-related issues, • Lead, coach and develop Service Delivery Managers, Repair Managers and engineers, • Build and maintain a high-performing, accountable culture, • Maintain the highest EH&S standards across all operations, • Ensure compliance with regulations, industry standards and company policies, • 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, • 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, • Pension – Aviva, • Car allowance, • Holiday – 25 days plus bank holidays, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Death in Service – 3 x Salary, • Employee Referral Scheme, • Discounts Platform, • 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 Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details. JBRP1_UKTJ