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Agricultural Service Manager

We have an exciting opportunity at our Colchester Branch, based in Essex, for an Agricultural Service Manager who has a strong background with Agricultural machinery, who will also manage the Professional and Domestic Groundcare machinery.

Reporting directly to the Branch & Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the efficient running of the Service office, covering agricultural and both professional and domestic horticultural machinery repairs.  You will also be responsible for the organisation and management of the existing service staff, customer relations and the departmental profitability, whilst maintaining effective and accurate communications between management, customers and technicians. The successful candidate will be keen and driven to ensure high levels of customer service whilst ensuring technicians are motivated to carrying out first class repairs.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Strong knowledge of either agricultural and/or horticultural equipment would be advantageous
  • Previous management or supervisor experience is desirable as this is a busy service department
  • Directing, mentoring and overseeing the work of the technicians at the Branch
  • Familiarity of profit/loss management and reporting
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal diplomatically with customers during busy periods both verbally and in writing.
  • Be organised and have the ability to multitask efficiently
  • Can deal with staff related matters confidently and in line with Company procedures
  • Proactive and methodical in approach to problem solving
  • Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the business
  • Act with discretion when dealing with matters of a confidential nature
  • Ability to manage customer expectations without over committing
  • Able to work alone and on your own initiative
  • Maintain a good general level of health and fitness
  • Good general appearance as customer facing role
  • Job Categories
    Job Categories: After Sales Support
  • Job Type
    Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
  • Job Location
    Job Location: Colchester
  • Ref No
    Ref No: WS2175

Additional Information

  • Start Date:
    Immediate, but subject to successful candidates notice period
  • Hours:
    42.5hrs per week - 8am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (1 hour unpaid lunch)
  • Salary:
    £Competitive, depending upon experience plus company vehicle, company phone and profit related bonus
  • Benefits:
    32 days annual leave including bank holidays, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Workplace Pension, Employee Referral Bonus Scheme, Winter Flu Jab Service, Car Tyre Discount, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Life Assurance (2 x salary)
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