Field Service Team Leader

Company: Kion Group AG
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Location: Warrington
Job Description:

We are currently looking for a Field Service Team Leader to cover a location based from the Warrington depot. The main purpose of the role is to ensure the day-to-day efficient running of the engineering team, to facilitate a high quality customer experience, play an active part in the leadership, engagement and motivation of the team and being the first point of contact for the engineers.

Responsibilities

  • P0/P6 Near Miss and Job Safety Observation Lead Indicator reporting and/or investigation
  • P1/P2 Customer Accident Inspections/Investigations and associated report provision
  • P3 Engineer accident investigation – application of appropriate corrective action, accident reduction initiatives
  • Adherence to both company and customer SHE policies and procedures
  • SHE Compliance, safety audits, site risk assessments and associated training (e-learning completion)
  • Engineer performance management – team ethic/KPI’s, continuous improvement
  • First level technical escalation & on-site assistance
  • Service team skills – engineer engagement, retention, coaching and development to include training needs identification
  • Manage engineering coverage in the team – including absence reporting, first line authorisation of holidays etc.
  • Team operational KPI performance to target – Productivity, Response, First time fix, Servicing.
  • Assist with Engineer appraisals and JLR site audits as required.

Tasks and Qualifications

  • Team meetings – Participate in the communication of business objectives and performance against both goals and targets
  • Engineer management/designation to suit requirements
  • Engineer tooling, PPE and equipment provision, assist with equipment checks, calibration, inspections and testing (PAT)
  • New starter integration, probationary management and development/mentoring
  • First level operational escalation to Management team and Admin.
  • WIP management – job and service completion (including appropriate document completion)
  • Engineer absence management -Carry out RTW in absence of management team
  • Ensure site requirements set by customer are met-i.e. Respond to and prioritise workload/breakdowns.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026