Service Manager - Plant Hire / Construction Equipment

Location: Launceston
Salary: Circa £40,000

About the Company: We are working with a well-established plant and machinery supplier serving construction contractors and domestic clients across the South West. Providing a wide range of equipment such as excavators, dumpers, loading shovels, and other plant machinery, the business has built a strong reputation for reliability, customer service, and high-quality maintenance support.

The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Service Manager to lead their busy depot service operations. You will oversee the servicing, maintenance, and repair of a diverse fleet of plant equipment, ensuring machinery is safe, compliant, and available for customers across the region. You will also lead and develop a team of engineers while driving service performance and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage the day-to-day operations of the service department and workshop

* Oversee maintenance and repair of plant machinery including excavators, dumpers, and loading shovels

* Plan and coordinate servicing schedules, breakdowns, and fleet availability

* Lead, motivate, and develop a team of engineers and technicians

* Maintain high standards of health & safety and workshop compliance

* Manage parts inventory and ensure effective stock control

* Build and maintain strong relationships with customers across the South West

* Identify opportunities to upsell servicing and maximise service revenue

* Work closely with hire and sales teams to optimise fleet utilisation

* Ensure accurate financial procedures and reporting

Requirements & Experience

* Strong mechanical knowledge of plant or construction machinery or similar

* Previous experience as a Service Manager, Workshop Manager, or Senior Engineer

* Background in plant hire, construction equipment, or heavy machinery

* Proven leadership experience managing teams

* Strong organisational and planning skills

* Commercial awareness and customer-focused approach

* IT literate with experience using service/workshop systems

Benefits

* Salary circa £40,000

* Company pension

* On-site parking

* Stable, long-term role within a growing regional business

To apply for this role please follow the below instructions or call Cat or Abbie for a confidential chat on (phone number removed).

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