Service Manager Aylesbury £70,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance + 8% Pension + Healthcare The Opportunity NEOS Engineering Recruitment are working with a leading earthworks contractor delivering major UK infrastructure projects. They're looking for a Service Manager to take full ownership of plant maintenance, compliance, and fleet performance across a large earthmoving fleet. This is a business-critical role, keeping machines running and projects moving. The Role Drive plant availability through PPM and maintenance strategies Balance reactive vs preventative maintenance Lead and manage engineers, fitters, and inspectors Ensure compliance with PUWER, LOLER, DVSA & OEM standards Control budgets, parts spend, and lifecycle costs Manage OEMs, suppliers, and service providers Report on uptime, reliability, and performance You'll sit between plant, ops, and commercial — making sure everything works. The Candidate Background in heavy plant / earthmoving equipment Experience as a Service Manager, Workshop Manager, or similar Strong knowledge of maintenance strategies & compliance Proven team leadership across workshop & field Commercially aware — costs, budgets, lifecycle Comfortabl...