Location: Dublin, Ireland, Ireland
Job ID: 79309
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. We combine innovation, safety, and high ethical standards, ensuring respect both among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
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Field Manager
We are currently recruiting for a Field Manager to join the Team based out of our Dublin Office covering Ireland. The successful applicant will be responsible for responsible for supervising the installation process and ensuring that the necessary measures to reach installation targets are in place. Their primary aim is to deliver the completed product to the customer within the parameters set, ensuring costs and quality are not compromised in doing so. The NI Field Manager is accountable for the pre-contract maintenance and the handover process, ensuring that these are managed in line with customer expectations and best practice customer service.This is a permanent and full time role.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Plan and coordinate direct activities of the Engineers in his/her group to deliver the Company's business objectives (i.e. customer satisfaction, operational results, quality, efficiency metrics etc.)
Ensure labour planning and appointment of Sub-Contract labour as required
Proactively and promptly address any problems that arise on site
Analyse root causes for any deviations from business plan/product and ensure follow up corrective actions/submission of CARs
Timely submission and management of fitter’s timesheets
Responsible for actioning and closing out retrofits
Safety audits, safety walks and near miss reporting all in line with the safety manifesto
Accurately maintain on a weekly basis, SAP and Work to lists (WTLs) in conjunction with admin team
Raising and chasing all claims requests via the claims co coordinator, and return of materials to group when required
All fitters recruitment and training, development and disciplinary matters
Timely planning and organising of all deliveries of materials and tooling to site
In conjunction with the Projects Manager, agreement of sub-contract Modernisation costs and submission of quotations to the Projects Manager
Raising of all standard letters with admin team and maintaining contract tracking sheets
Booking of all tests/re checks/technical assists and closing out items identified on OILs
Timely submission of all handover documentation of completed lifts to customer and EI, adhering to company processes
Ordering of local materials as required
Regular site visits to check progress of Modernisation and discuss any issues with the customer
All MDC design approvals as required in conjunction with the Project Manager
Ensure all fitters and Sub Contractors are fitter certificated
Regular coordination meetings with Projects Managers
Management of all PPE and workwear for Fitters and Sub Contractors
Management of fitter’s hand tools
Accident investigations and submission of accident reports
Approval of all submitted CARs prior to submitting to admin for processing
Agree in conjunction with the Projects Manager any additional costs submitted by Sub Contractors
Timely submission of all day works and variation orders to the Projects Manager
Actively promote a safety culture by being a role model for safe working practices and ensuring the application of health and safety guidelines by direct employees and sub-contractors
Build relationships with customers by acting as point of contact and establishing regular communication to ensure that customer expectations are managed, and any issues can be resolved efficiently and effectively
Follow the Fulfilment + process to develop and promote the company Modernisation plan to the required high standard
All employees are required to work in accordance with established Company Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current Irish legal requirements and Schindler Group safety requirements.
Employees will be required to contribute to the Company safety objectives, where necessary by maintaining/monitoring current safety systems under their direct control and implementing agreed changes (where applicable) to Schindler Ltd occupational health and safety management system.
Any duties assigned by the Projects Manager or Regional Construction Director which are deemed necessary and in the best interests of the company.
Employees are required to work in accordance with established Company Occupational Health, environmental and Safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current UK legal requirements and Schindler Group safety requirements.
Employees must comply with Company Health & Safety requirements and set a personal example of safe behaviour
Employees will be required to contribute to the Company safety objectives, where necessary by maintaining/monitoring current safety systems under their direct control and implementing agreed changes (where applicable) to Schindler Ltd occupational health and safety management system.
Obtaining quotations from vendors for local items
Candidate Requirements:
NVQ or HND
Experience – proven experience as an installation engineer
Experience of managing a small team
Successful track record of achievement and delivery
Proven ability to obtain results through effective team management and motivation of team members
An awareness and experience of managing Health and Safety regulations and processes
Having a sound knowledge of the N.I. Business within the Lift Industry is desirable
Ideally experienced in all aspects of lift installation with a good knowledge of current standards and legislation
Full valid driving licence Site Managers Safety Training Scheme Certificate or equivalent (may be gained once in role)
Safepass card holder
Possess the creative ability, energy and drive to develop and implement strategies to meet and exceed financial and non-financial objectives
A good commercial awareness, being able to mitigate problems arising
Excellent communication, customer service and man management skills
A working knowledge of SAP processes is desirable
Sound lift knowledge and ability to read and understand technical drawings
Ability to plan, organise and follow up to ensure compliance to agreed action plans
Innovative and proactive approach to work with high attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure
What’s in it for you?
Join our purpose-driven organization. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on our products and services every day.
Your development matters to us. We help you grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued.
We Elevate… Your Career
Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler!
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At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, colour, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.
Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.
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