Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Lead the future of pest control excellence with us.

As a Service Manager with us, you will lead from the front, ensuring high standards across training, compliance, technical performance, and customer satisfaction. You'll play a key role in shaping our service delivery, supporting technicians, mentoring new starters, and driving operational and commercial excellence.

We are seeking a highly motivated and operationally experienced Service Manager to lead our dedicated service team.

In this critical leadership role, you'll be responsible for overseeing a network of 5 Team Leaders and 40 Service Technicians ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of pest control services across a high-performing division.

What You'll Be Doing

* Provide strategic direction and daily leadership to a large, diverse team of Team Leaders.

* Drive exceptional service delivery performance across all KPIs, including SOS response times, contract fulfilment, and customer satisfaction.

* Manage service escalations, quality audits, technician performance, and regional patch planning.

* Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments including administration, stock control, training, and sales.

* Lead recruitment, training, probation, and performance processes for new and existing staff.

* Maintain control of materials, stock, and supplier management for the division.

* Champion best-in-class health & safety and regulatory compliance across the business.

What We're Looking For

* Proven experience in managing large, geographically spread service teams.

* A strong background in field operations, pest control, or a related service industry.

* Effective leadership skills, with the ability to coach, motivate and support senior-level colleagues.

* Sound commercial acumen with a focus on quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

* Highly organised and confident managing multiple workstreams - from daily service operations to strategic planning.

* Proven experience in pest control management (BPCA Level 2 or RSPH equivalent)

* Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills.

* Commercial awareness and the ability to think strategically.

* Excellent organisational and time management skills.

* A calm, professional manner under pressure.

Why Join us?

* Be part of a national business with a strong local reputation and loyal customer base.

* Work alongside a high-calibre team of professionals committed to service excellence.

* Access industry-leading training and development opportunities.

* Competitive salary, bonus schemes, and a comprehensive benefits package

Benefits:

* Bereavement leave

* Company car

* Company pension

* Employee discount

* Health & wellbeing programme

* Life insurance

* On-site parking

* Sick pay