Company: LAYKA RECRUITMENT
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Title: Head of Service
Location: Staines
OverviewWe are seeking a proactive and driven Head of Service to lead and take full ownership of our clients planned and reactive maintenance operations. Reporting directly to the Company Director, you will manage a small team, ensure exceptional service delivery, and play a key role in growing the service division.
Key ResponsibilitiesService Operations Leadership- Oversee day-to-day service and breakdown operations, including planned maintenance and reactive callouts
- Act as the escalation point for complex customer issues, ensuring timely and professional resolution
- Coordinate with engineers and internal teams to deliver efficient, high-quality service
Team Management- Lead, support, and develop a team of Service Coordinators
- Set clear expectations and maintain high performance standards
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Process Improvement- Define and monitor service KPIs and SLAs
- Use data insights to identify trends, improve performance, and resolve inefficiencies
- Standardise and enhance service processes to ensure quality and consistency
Skills & ExperienceEssential- Proven experience in service management, operations leadership, or a similar role within with construction or engineering industry
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions under pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proactive, results-driven mindset with strong ownership and accountability
- Comfortable using data, CRM systems, or job management tools
Desirable- Demonstrated success in improving service performance or operational efficiency
- Experience in automatic doors, facilities management, or building services (advantageous but not essential)
Package & Benefits- £50,000–£60,000 base salary + performance bonus
- Senior leadership role with significant autonomy and impact
- Enhanced parental leave and holiday allowance
- Ongoing development and career progression opportunities
- Collaborative and forward-thinking team culture