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Field Service Manager

Field Service Manager

West Coast Personnel • ZA
19 days ago
Job description

Role Overview

  • The Field Service Manager is responsible for leading the service function, ensuring that all installations, commissioning, maintenance, and technical support are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
  • You will oversee a team of technicians, manage client relationships, and play a key role in driving operational excellence, service revenue, and continuous improvement within the business.
  • This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical expertise, team management, and client engagement.

Key Requirements

  • Engineering qualification (BTech / National Diploma – Mechanical preferred)
  • Gas Practitioner Licence – essential
  • 8–10 years’ experience in an industrial/engineering environment
  • 3–4 years’ experience with boilers and burners (installation & commissioning)
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to issue COC certificates
  • Working knowledge of boiler and combustion systems
  • Electrical knowledge (ELC1/ELC2 advantageous)

Key Responsibilities
Service Operations & Technical Delivery (Core Focus)

  • Plan, schedule, and manage service, maintenance, installations, and commissioning
  • Oversee technicians and ensure high-quality technical execution and safety compliance
  • Support fault finding, diagnostics, and system optimisation
  • Ensure completion of preventative, corrective, and statutory maintenance

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the primary client contact for service-related matters
  • Maintain strong relationships and ensure excellent service delivery
  • Provide clients with performance insights and system improvement recommendations

Sales & Business Growth

  • Support and contribute to service revenue and SLA growth
  • Identify opportunities to expand service offerings to clients
  • Assist with technical presentations and solution proposals

BMS (Boiler Management System) & Innovation

  • Drive development and rollout of BMS systems
  • Support system monitoring, reporting, and optimisation initiatives
  • Contribute to improving efficiency and energy performance

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop service technicians
  • Ensure compliance with training, safety, and regulatory requirements
  • Drive accountability and performance within the team

Administration & Reporting

  • Ensure accurate quotes, invoicing, and site reporting
  • Oversee completion of COCs and project documentation
  • Monitor system performance and provide structured reports

Key Focus Areas

  • Service delivery & operational efficiency
  • Technical excellence in boilers and burners
  • Client satisfaction and relationship management
  • Revenue growth and service expansion
  • Team leadership and performance

Ideal Candidate

  • Strong technical expertise in industrial heating / combustion systems
  • Proven team leadership and management experience
  • Hands-on, organised, and results-driven
  • Client-focused with strong communication skills
  • Able to balance technical, operational, and commercial priorities
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