Technical Services Manager - Sika Limited
15/11/2024
Location: Preston - Partial Hybrid
Type: Competitive
At Sika, we specialise in all four of the major flat roofing technologies (Single Ply Membranes, Liquid Applied Membranes, Reinforced Bituminous Membranes, and Hot-Melt Structural Waterproofing).
The Technical team within our Roofing division comprises a group of roofing experts who create and distribute specifications, roof condition reports, technical documents, and provide advice to our technical sales team, roofing contractors, architects, and building surveyors.
Purpose of the Role
As one of the largest and longest-standing manufacturers of quality flat roofing products in the world, our specifications need to be of the highest quality for every project. As a support function to our team of Area Technical Managers, we create and manage the specifications they require daily. As part of our team, you would be responsible for managing and supporting the team while taking a hands-on and proactive role in the overall department output.
What’s In it for You?
The Opportunity:
* Developing industry-leading specifications for our clients.
* Ensuring that all key stakeholders experience world-class customer experience and support on projects.
* Collaborating with colleagues in different departments to further develop our technical capabilities and expertise across all the major roofing technologies.
* Managing, coaching, and mentoring our team of Technical Services Advisors to ensure optimal performance and development opportunities are available to all.
This is a fantastic opportunity and could suit candidates from a range of disciplines, e.g., those already working in a similar role or someone with hands-on roofing experience. We are particularly keen to speak to those who already manage a technical team or are ready to take on a role in technical management. Full training on how to use our systems will be provided.
The Rewards:
* Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
* Hybrid Working
* A company pension contribution of up to 10%
* Private healthcare for you, with the option to add family
* Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
* Global Income Protection (PHI)
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
* Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
* Selected discounted Sika products
The Support:
Joining this well-established team means that above the standard levels of support, you will join a group of friendly, like-minded individuals who have spent many years becoming experts in flat roofing. We have an open and friendly dialogue with each other and continually work hard to ensure that everyone has the tools to succeed in this role.
The Skills:
We seek candidates who can work both alone and as part of a wider team. We especially want to hear from those who have a positive, enthusiastic approach to problem-solving, including the ability to work closely with other stakeholders on any project to offer technical solutions to often unique and varied issues found on roofs.
A significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one, including comprehensive local product knowledge and leadership development initiatives complemented by a global Sika Business School offering.
The Future:
Potential Career Routes: This is a fantastic opportunity for any individual who is already well-versed with manufacturer specification creation. Sika offers many routes of progression through our business, recognising talent and commitment in individuals who wish to further themselves.
The opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.
Qualifications:
* The ideal candidate would have knowledge of the UK flat roofing market
* Preferably with an understanding of construction
* Ability to learn, adapt, and enhance their skills and knowledge
* We are looking for someone who is conscientious, with an eye for detail and a technically thinking approach.
* The ability to manage, coach, and mentor team members
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