A well-established Australian business operating within the materials handling sector is seeking a Service Manager for their Adelaide division. With a national footprint supporting major industrial, mining, manufacturing and infrastructure clients, they provide preventative maintenance, breakdown support, inspections, repairs and project solutions across a range of heavy industrial lifting and materials handling equipment.
This is a fast-paced, operational leadership role suited to someone who thrives managing technicians, clients, quoting and service delivery within a demanding industrial environment.
Benefits
- Permanent role Monday – Friday 6:30am-4:30pm
- Flat hourly rate of $65 – $75 per hour depending on experience
- Approx. $152K – $195K + super based on a typical 45–50 hour working week
- OVERTIME/ Additional weekend penalty rates applicable when completing billable client/site work
- Fully maintained company vehicle + fuel card
- Laptop and phone provided
- Exposure to major industrial projects and long-term contractual client sites
- Long-term career growth within a nationally recognised organisation
Reporting into senior management, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Adelaide service division across multiple contractual sites and industrial clients.
The business operates within a high-demand service environment supporting customers whose operations run continuously, requiring strong organisation, responsiveness and commercial awareness.
You will lead a team of technicians while also managing quoting, scheduling, client relationships and operational performance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing day-to-day service operations across South Australia
- Leading and supporting a team of service technicians
- Managing quotations, costing, invoicing and productivity
- Reviewing and understanding service contracts and client obligations
- Coordinating breakdowns, preventative maintenance and project works
- Attending client meetings, site inspections and project discussions
- Managing customer relationships and identifying ongoing opportunities
- Overseeing procurement and ordering of materials/equipment
- Supporting project delivery and installation activities where required
- Driving continuous improvement across the service division
- Ensuring all works are completed safely and in line with Australian standards
- Working closely with internal operations, planning and sales teams
- Ideally 2 years management experience in industrial service operations or maintenance teams
- Mechanical or Electrical trade qualification
- Strong background within materials handling, cranes, industrial service, mining, manufacturing or heavy industry
- Experience dealing directly with industrial clients and contractual service work
- Strong leadership and communication skills
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Service Supervisor, Leading Hand or Service Manager looking to step into a broader operational leadership role with genuine autonomy and long-term growth potential.
If you’re interested click apply or if you would like a confidential chat please reach out directly to Maisy – Maisy@MaydayTechnicalRecruitment.com
