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10 months ago
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Job Title: Installation Manager

Location: National role with regular travel across the UK. The ideal candidate will be based in a location with easy access to London, Birmingham, or the M62 Corridor, ensuring efficient travel to key operational areas

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 31st January 2025

About Us:

At Boon Edam, we design, manufacture, and maintain high-quality entrance systems-from revolving doors and security doors to innovative speed gates. We support our customers at every stage of the process, from specifying the right product to installation, maintenance, and ongoing support.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity within a diverse, globally recognised company in the construction industry? Do you have strong leadership skills, excellent organisational abilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality results? If so, our Installation Manager role might just be the new career choice for you. quality and safety.

The Role:

As an Installation Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that our installation technician utilisation is maximised, and that correct resources are assigned to each project; ensuring high quality installations at first fit.

The Installation Manager will take responsibility for all aspects of people management within our installation technician team, fostering a culture that prioritises high standards of workmanship and exceptional customer satisfaction. This role involves driving an ethos of continuous improvement, ensuring that every project meets or exceeds quality benchmarks while optimising revenue generation through efficient practices. By maintaining an unwavering focus on customer needs and expectations, the Installation Manager will play a pivotal role in maximising margins, profitability, and delivering outstanding results that consistently surpass expectations.

At Boon Edam, we are committed to upskilling and developing our workforce, recognising that our people are at the heart of our success. As the Installation Manager, you will take a proactive role in driving a culture of growth and learning, ensuring your team is equipped with the latest skills, knowledge, and industry best practices. By identifying individual development needs and providing tailored training opportunities, you will empower your team to excel in their roles and deliver exceptional results. Your leadership will ensure that professional development remains a priority, enabling the team to adapt to industry advancements and consistently achieve the highest standards.

This is a national role, and regular travel within the UK will be required.

The ideal candidate will be based in a location with easy access to London, Birmingham, or the M62 Corridor, ensuring efficient travel to key operational areas. The role will also require occasional travel to Scotland, so flexibility and a willingness to travel are essential.

What skills and experience are necessary to perform this role?

Project Management
Installation Expertise
Health and Safety Compliance
Problem Solving
Leadership and Team Development
Quality Assurance
Written and Verbal Communication Skills
The ability to adapt to change and prioritise tasks
Strategic Budget Management
Customer Relationship Management
Technical Proficiency
Negotiation SkillsWhat you can expect from us:

A friendly and inclusive working environment
23 days annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays
Annual leave increases with length of service
Your birthday off
Life insurance of four times your basic salary
Company Pension scheme after 3 months service with 9% employer contributions
Membership to a Healthcare or Cash Plan scheme after probation
Attractive salary packageAdditional Information:

We're excited to learn more about you and how you can contribute to the Boon Edam team. To apply, simply click the link below and complete the online application before the closing date of Friday 31st January 2025. Be sure to attach your most up-to-date CV and a cover letter that highlights why you believe you'd be a great fit for this role. Please be aware that the successful candidate will need to provide their proof of right to work in the UK and will be subject to a standard DBS check.

Boon Edam Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability status. Please contact us to let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Strictly no agencies.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Contracts Manager, Project Coordinator, Projects Manager, Contracts Coordinator, Contracts Administrator, Installation Manager, Construction Manager, Installation Manager and Tender Manager may also be considered for this role

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