Regional Engineering Manager – Power

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Engineering Manager to join the Sunbelt Rentals team. You will lead a team of field‑based Engineers across the UK, organising and allocating daily work schedules and implementing continuous improvement programmes focused on safety, people, quality, productivity and equipment availability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest levels of product quality and availability while maintaining optimum stock levels.
• Prioritise and manage a repair programme, targeting high‑earning / UTE items and ensuring all assets comply with current Health & Safety regulations and service schedules.
• Manage quality improvement initiatives and support the development of a Centres of Excellence model.
• Drive technical skills development and an apprenticeship programme.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and Quality Assurance regulations, including completion of statutory training.
• Investigate major asset failures, identify trends and conduct root‑cause analysis with relevant stakeholders.
• Plan field‑service activities for the regional team.
• Respond to breakdowns, appoint engineers by identifying the most cost‑effective solutions while respecting customer SLAs.
• Appoint third‑parties when necessary to cover breakdowns and raise order numbers upon completion.
• Manage the call‑logging control system for breakdowns and service, including the maintenance of the out‑of‑hours call‑out rota.

Qualifications & Experience

• Exceptional leadership, team development and people‑management experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and delegation skills, inspiring confidence and empowerment.
• Proven operational management of a large team across multiple sites.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, able to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Commercial awareness; ability to understand financial data, P&L, cost control and budgeting.
• Ability to source, analyse data and present results/recommendations.
• Experience within the power‑rental sector.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel within and beyond the region.
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and resolve complex business problems.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading flexible rewards package with generous holiday allowance (including buy‑back and sell‑back options), life assurance and a pension scheme.
• Employee recognition awards, retail discount scheme and access to mental‑health and financial‑wellbeing programmes.
• 24‑7 employee assistance helpline and counselling services.

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