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Site Manager

Job Posted: 4 hours ago

Salary: £ 54,000 - 62,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Castleford

Expire in: a month

Job Description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing business undergoing a major site modernisation and automation programme. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to take ownership of a high-impact transformation project—introducing new machinery, upgrading existing systems, driving new processes and procedures, and managing all contractor activity on site.

This role will suit a hands-on leader with proven experience in factory automation, engineering project delivery, or site upgrades within a manufacturing environment.

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the full end-to-end upgrade of the facility, ensuring the site is modernised safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to ongoing operations. This includes:

Key Responsibilities

Leading the implementation of new automation technologies, machinery, and equipment.
Planning, coordinating, and delivering site improvement and modernisation projects.
Developing and embedding new processes, procedures, and operational standards.
Managing all contractors, ensuring safe working practices, compliance, and quality of work.
Acting as the on-site lead for H&S, ensuring full adherence to CDM, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
Working closely with engineering, production, and leadership teams to ensure smooth project execution.
Managing budgets, timelines, and project milestones to ensure successful delivery.
Driving continuous improvement across the site to maximise efficiency and uptime.
Skills and Qualifications 

Proven experience as a Site Manager, Project Manager, Engineering Manager, or similar role in a manufacturing setting.
Strong background in automation, machinery installation, or factory modernisation projects.
Experience developing and implementing new processes and procedures.
Demonstrable experience managing contractors, including H&S oversight.
Solid understanding of compliance, CDM regulations, and safe working practices.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management.
Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
Prince 2 Qualification (desirable)

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