Service Manager St Albans Up to £60,000 + Company Vehicle A great opportunity has arisen for a Service Manager to join a well-established company in the plant hire industry. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000, a company vehicle, and the chance to take on a leadership position within a busy service department.The Role As Service Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the service department, ensuring the efficient maintenance and repair of equipment. You will play a key role in managing the team, maintaining safety standards, and keeping operations running smoothly. This is a hands-on role that requires a balance of leadership, organisation, and technical knowledge.Your responsibilities will include: Managing workshop staff and overseeing day-to-day operationsEnsuring equipment checks, servicing, and repairs are completed effectivelyMaintaining compliance with Health and Safety regulationsMonitoring costs and looking for ways to improve efficiencyConducting toolbox talks and performance discussionsSupporting recruitment and training of workshop staff What We re Looking For The ideal candidate will have previous management experience within a workshop or service department, along with strong organisational skills and a good understanding of maintenance operations. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and an NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent) would be an advantage. A proactive approach and the ability to meet deadlines are key to success in ..... full job details .....