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WHY join Schindler?

At Schindler, we are all about our culture! We focus on supporting our employees to meet their full potential through careful selection and constant development to make them a leader in their area. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally whilst working with a great bunch of people. We offer job stability to our employees as we focus on promoting from within and foresee a growth trajectory of our business in the coming years.

About the role:

We have a rare opportunity for a Service Manager to join our close and high-performing Canberra team. Reporting directly to the ACT Service Operations Manager, you will have approximately 12 direct reports and P&L responsibilities. The role is office-based as well as spending time in the field with technicians, direct reports and attending customer meetings. You will also be expected to carry out monthly toolbox meetings and be responsible for driving consistent and reliable financial performance. You will also provide support to our sales team on scoping and pricing repair works.

As our Service Manager, you play a crucial role in our business as you are often the first point of contact for our customers, to deliver responsive and high-quality services and solutions. You will also be responsible for providing coaching, mentoring and leadership to your team of Service Technicians driving open communication and a focus on a safety culture.

What’s in it for you:

• Highly competitive base + 12% Super
• $28,000 Bonus incentive.
• $18,000 Car allowance.
• Potential for real growth both personally and professionally.
• Opportunity to access educational support, access to staff discount scheme, and social activities.
• You will even get a day off for your birthday!

What we are looking for:

• Previous leadership experience preferably within the lift industry will be highly regarded, together with a strong understanding of repair works.
• Ideally experience as a Maintenance/ Repairs/ Service Manager working in the Lift industry or within Fire, HVAC, Security, or a similar industry.
• Strong organisation skills, with the ability to effectively plan, manage resources, and execute actions.
• Ability to provide direction and take responsibility for decisions and actions of your team.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport, influence others and maintain relationships both internally and externally.
• Proven ability to handle multiple and competing priorities effectively.
• Build and develop a strong safety culture.

About Schindler:

Schindler Lifts Australia is part of the Schindler Group, one of the top elevator companies in the world, spanning 100 countries with more than 64,000 employees worldwide. We are one of the largest suppliers of new elevators, escalators and moving walkways in Australia today, employing over 1,200 employees who design install, service and modernise urban transport systems for almost every building type. At Schindler, we differentiate ourselves with our modern technology and innovative people.

Further Information & how to apply:

If you are passionate about a career with us, please click on the “Apply” button and complete our online application form.

We support diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces; women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with a multicultural background or a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note we do not accept applications from recruitment agents for any position, this includes those that are submitted directly to the company or where the recruiter has contacted a manager.