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Customer Service Manager

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

AstraZeneca have invested in upgrading their warehousing facilities and as a result of the additional complexity, there is a requirement for a new role of a Customer Service Manager. This position requires an individual with an exceptional eye for detail to manage service delivery associated with maintenance and operations of building services and technical aspects of warehousing at AstraZeneca’s Macclesfield Works. The role is to deliver excellent customer services through communication and well nurtured working relationships, and to ensure the safe and efficient operation of facilities at all times. This will be demonstrated through compliance with Key Performance Indicators and an engaged, innovative workforce of technicians.

The role will involve an element of working at height in a reduced oxygen environment meaning that the successful candidate will be subject to an initial health assessment and periodic surveillance. The rate of pay is negotiable depending upon experience. You will be required to attend a full competency based interview for this position

Role Responsibility

  • Deliver IFM ownership of designated areas, focused on delivering excellent customer service.
  • To be a single point of contact for your business area by taking responsibility for total service delivery.
  • Ensure that engineering compliance is delivered at all times and that assets are maintained in a way that enables client business to perform
  • Work within ISO 55001 accreditation and support developments in process improvements
  • Ensure the Computer Maintenance Management System contains factually correct and up to date Asset/Equipment information to guarantee that all assets are maintained to industry standards and are compliant.
  • Ensure that all maintenance interventions are planned and prioritised in-line with Maintenance best practice initiatives to deliver maximum business benefit and minimise client impact/disruption.
  • Ensure that the company’s accountancy documentation and administration procedures are carried out to Sodexo’s compliance standards and that the necessary weekly and monthly returns are completed accurately and transmitted at the appointed time or dispatched manually.
  • Ensure that all costs and expenditure are within the budgeted levels agreed between client and Sodexo.  Control all costs such as labour, expenses, cash purchases as agreed with the client.
  • Ensure that all services are costed and charged according to the terms of the contract. Obtain prior approval for expenditure to be committed on behalf of client that falls outside the agreed delegated powers.
  • Manage the achievement of agreed Sodexo budgets to include profitability, debt management, purchasing disciplines and other specified financial targets (where applicable).
  • Ensure the prompt provision and efficient delivery of all services at the specified time to meet the standards laid down in the contract KPI's.
  • Comply with all relevant Quality requirements and to complete routine audits at required frequency.
  • Comply with all Sodexo & client policies, site rules and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH.
  • Ensure that all equipment, property, monies and the overall establishment, is safe and secure at all times.
  • Recruit, manage, induct, train, motivate and appraise staff (PDR) to promote good employee relations and operate within Sodexo procedures, legislation and the investors in people standards.
  • Ensure that all Sodexo employees project a positive, approachable, friendly and professional image.
  • Comply with the procedures as laid down within the Sodexo HR policies or as advised by the Human Resources Business Partner.
  • Ensure weekly team briefing meetings take place using the Teamboard communication format SQCDP.
  • Compile and agree an annual business plan with operations manager and to be responsible for achieving all actions.
  • Initiate a process of continuous improvement, working with the contract Operational Excellence department
  • Maintain excellent client relationships and communication

 

The Ideal Candidate

It is essential that the role holder can provide 5 years of unbroken employment history, will be able to pass a confined space (hypoxic) medical assessment and is an enthusiastic team player. The successful candidate should ideally have an understanding of the services involved, be well presented, flexibility and the have ability to use initiative when necessary but also to follow instructions. Ideally you will have experience in a similar role and be able to build a good relationship with clients and other service providers on site. It is desirable that you have GMP/GxP experience, engineering compliance, SAP planning, an understanding of Lean principles and the ability to plan and communicate within a highly regulated area.

Package Description

The role is 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, with an expectation of occasional out of hours overtime to support the client business when required. An annual bonus system is in place and will be paid subject to criteria being met, and a workplace pension will be started automatically within 3 months of commencing employment.

Sodexo provide all employees access to the Reward Hub, where it is possible to access online payslip, online discounts and vouchers for 1000s of retailers, flexible benefits including private health and dental care, as well as other lifestyle supporting options.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

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