Site Services Manager

A rare opportunity to join the UK operation of a global engineering group at a pivotal time in their growth.

We are working with a specialist engineering firm supporting large-scale mechanical and electrical systems in the mining, infrastructure and heavy industrial sectors. With an expanding UK project base, they’re now looking for a Site Services Manager to take ownership of their engineering services and drive commercial development across the UK.

Site Services Manager - Automated Machinery

£60-70k + Paid Overtime, Car Allowance, 8% Pension, Travel Allowances

Perkbox, 30 Days Holiday + Stats,

North Yorkshire

Ref: 24939

Site Services Manager - The Role:

This is a hybrid role, split across three core areas:

1. Site Management & Project Delivery

• Oversee engineering teams delivering commissioning and maintenance on heavy industrial equipment (mechanical/electrical/hydraulic)
• Lead site safety, planning, installation coordination and team leadership
• Manage a team of 7–8 site-based engineers and technicians
• Represent the business on UK customer sites (including Cornwall and North Yorkshire) and liaise with client stakeholders

2. Commercial & Business Development

• Help shape and grow the service and maintenance side of the business
• Sell and promote engineering services and maintenance contracts across the UK
• Develop a UK services business plan – a key part of your first 90 days
• No targets or commission (yet) – this is about building relationships and structure

3. Leadership & Team Development

• Line management of technical site staff
• Recruitment, performance management and team engagement
• Support senior management with planning, reporting and growth strategy

Site Services Manager - The Person:

• Strong technical foundation – ideally with experience in both mechanical and electrical engineering (e.g. commissioning, maintenance, installation)
• Previous experience in heavy industrial environments (e.g. mining, oil & gas, energy, rail, steel, or similar)
• Experience of mining processes & activities would be highly advantageous
• Comfortable leading teams on site and communicating with clients and internal teams
• Able to balance technical leadership with a commercial mindset
•  Ideally, experience managing or selling service/maintenance contracts
•  Confident developing processes, plans and reporting for a growing business
• HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related)

Location & Travel

• Must live within 1 hour of the North Yorkshire office - Middlesborough, Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, Durham, Sunderland, Guisborough or York
• Flexible for c40% travel - majority across the UK with occasional international trips for site support/training
• UK valid driving licence required

Salary & Benefits

•  Base salary £60,000 – £70,000
•  Bonus linked to company profitability
•  Car allowance
•  Pension: 8% employer / 6% employee
•  30 days annual leave + stats, with extra days for site time
•  Overtime and daily travel allowances

Why This Role? 

This isn’t a “plug-and-play” management job. You’ll be part of shaping something new – building a services division, leading a team, and working closely with a hands-on MD. It needs someone with credibility on site, but also ideas and initiative in the office. You’ll get support and backing – but they need someone who can take the lead, build trust, and get things moving.

Interested or have someone in mind?
We’re shortlisting now –contact Sarah Clarke for more info

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