Field Service Team Leader

Kion Group AG

Kion Group AG

warrington, uk · Buckley, WA, USA · Buckley CH7, UK

Posted on May 21, 2026
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.

We offer:

  • 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.