Area Service Manager - Ireland

Why Work at Clarke

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Location:

Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland, with UK and overseas travel as required

Are you an experienced service leader ready to take ownership of regional operational performance?

Clarke Energy is seeking an Area Service Manager to lead, develop and deploy a regional field service team across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, ensuring contractual commitments are met and our high standards of safety, quality and customer service are consistently delivered.

This is a senior operational role with real accountability for people leadership, engine fleet performance and customer relationships across a strategically important region. You'll be at the heart of Clarke Energy's service delivery, leading a team of engineers while building strong customer partnerships and driving operational excellence.

To manage the effective resourcing and deployment of Service Engineers and Apprentices within the Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland region, ensuring contractual performance targets, customer expectations and Clarke Energy standards are achieved at all times. The majority of your time will be spent managing and supporting the Field Service operational function across your region.

You will manage, motivate and develop a team of Service Engineers and Apprentices, ensuring that:

• Team members are competent, supported and appropriately trained to perform their roles
• Performance is reviewed on an ongoing basis, with development actions taken where required
• Working hours, timesheets and expenses are monitored and controlled
• All company policies and employment procedures are consistently followed

You will ensure the regional engine fleet performs above contractual guarantees by:

• Planning and prioritising scheduled, preventative and corrective maintenance
• Managing contractual availability and performance obligations
• Analysing performance data to drive continuous improvement
• Managing the regional call-out rota to provide 24/7 cover
• Forecasting decoke and overhaul requirements and working closely with Parts and Overhaul teams
• Liaising with the Commissioning Manager regarding commissioning activities

You will:

• Ensure oil and coolant sampling is carried out in line with Clarke Energy codes of practice
• Monitor quality and ensure prompt corrective actions where required
• Ensure company processes for warranty and chargeable work are followed
• Prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements with the QUENSH department
• Carry out unannounced audits of field teams for safe working practices
• Monitor engineering practices to minimise cost and waste
• Ensure engineering, vehicles and sites are audited and maintained to company standards

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