Lift Service Manager

Location Basingstoke
Discipline: Lift & Escalator
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £50000.00 - £55000.00 per annum + Future Profit Share
Contact name: Ben Marmon

Contact email: ben@reclifts.co.uk
Job ref: BBBH1083_1744713840
Published: 16 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

Lift Service Manager

Operations Manager
Procurement & Account Management
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (DOE) + Performance Bonus + Future Profit Share
Progression: Clear Path to Service Director
Hours: Full-time, Office-Based, a future Hybrid Role

Are you a Lift Engineer or Electrically-Biased Engineer ready to step off the tools into a strategic leadership role?

REClifts is seeking a Lift Service Manager to head up a new lift component division in Basingstoke. This role is ideal for someone with a deep technical understanding of the lift industry who's ready to take charge of procurement, supplier management, service delivery, and day-to-day operations-with the opportunity to shape and grow a brand-new branch.

This is a key role in the wider business, with a clear career path to Service Director and a chance to influence the future direction of the division.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Oversee procurement and stock management of lift components
  • Manage supplier relationships and ensure smooth supply chain operations
  • Lead the day-to-day running of this new branch
  • Develop service delivery standards and streamline operational processes
  • Support and coordinate a small team of engineers and office staff
  • Collaborate with senior leadership on strategy and growth plans
  • Ensure health & safety and compliance procedures are maintained

What We're Looking For:

  • Lift Service Manager or Electrical Engineering Manager or Electrical Components Branch Manager or similar job titles would be considered
  • Strong technical understanding of lift systems and components - desirable
  • Experience in procurement, operations, or service management- essential
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with suppliers and stakeholders
  • Leadership experience or a natural aptitude for team management - essential
  • Based near Hampshire (or willing to relocate/commute)

Why This Role?

  • Take the lead in building a new component division from the ground up
  • Play a vital operational role in a fast-growing but well-established lift engineering company with over 20 years trading industry
  • Work towards a clearly defined promotion to Service Director with profit share
  • Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team

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At REClifts, we specialise in connecting lift professionals with meaningful, long-term career opportunities. If you're ready to bring your technical and operational expertise into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

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