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Permanent

Service Manager

Prime Appointments
Ipswich
money-bag £50000 - £60000/annum
Posted: 14 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 14 October 2026
Ref: 225602137

Are you an experienced Manager looking to lead and grow an exciting new service offering?

We are currently recruiting for a Service Manager to join an innovative and growing business based in Ipswich. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a brand-new area of the business, building and developing a nationwide network of third-party calibration and servicing partners while driving commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities: -

  • Build, develop and manage a network of third-party calibration and servicing partners across the UK and Ireland
  • Recruit, onboard and support new engineering partners as the service offering expands
  • Act as the primary point of contact for partner engineers, developing strong long-term relationships
  • Carry out on-site visits to assess partner performance, ensuring quality, compliance and standards are consistently maintained
  • Support the rollout of new calibration and servicing disciplines through the company''s online platform
  • Work closely with Sales and Marketing to develop and deliver the go-to-market strategy for the new department
  • Contribute to pricing strategies, partner rate cards and margin management to ensure commercial success
  • Monitor partner performance, lead times and capacity to ensure customer demand is met
  • Collaborate with internal departments to continually improve delivery and customer satisfaction

About You: -

  • Previous experience in Service Management, Supplier Management or Partner Network Development
  • Strong commercial awareness with experience contributing to pricing and profitability
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple suppliers, projects and priorities
  • Confident working across multiple departments to deliver business objectives
  • Comfortable travelling throughout the UK and Ireland to visit customers and partners
  • Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for building and growing new business opportunities

Desirable Experience: -

  • Background within calibration, testing, compliance, facilities management or another form of quality / engineering
  • Experience building or managing third-party supplier or subcontractor networks
  • Previous involvement in launching or growing a new department

What''s on Offer: -

  • Negotiable salary between -50,00060,000
  • Access to a company pool car
  • Monday to Friday working hours (standard days)
  • Opportunity to lead and develop an exciting new branch of the business
  • Autonomous role with genuine influence over business growth

If you think this role sounds of interest, Apply today!

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