Site Manager

Veolia; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Site Manager to oversee maintenance operations in Leeds. In this pivotal role, you'll manage the day-to-day maintenance of essential industrial systems, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while leading a team of technicians. Your expertise in mechanical and electrical maintenance will be crucial in diagnosing faults, developing engineering solutions, and implementing site improvements. Join a company committed to sustainability and employee well-being, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on resource management and environmental care. Embrace the opportunity to grow in a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• HNC/HND qualified or equivalent certification required.
• Strong health and safety knowledge, preferably NEBOSH qualified.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance activities and ensure compliance with HSE and Quality systems.
• Supervise maintenance contractors and monitor performance against SLAs.

Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Abilities

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent certification

Tools

CMMS

General Computer Applications

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 43 hours per week
Location: Leeds, LS10 1AX

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

We are seeking a Site Manager to be responsible for the management of all day-to-day maintenance activities at one of our customer locations in Leeds.

The scope of your activities will comprise managing the maintenance of industrial boilers, refrigeration equipment, air handling systems, compressed air systems, etc., and all the auxiliary and ancillary plants used to support the continued successful delivery of our services to the customer.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave
• Access to our people's pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure compliance with HSE and Quality systems while conducting maintenance activities and environmental incident reporting
• Perform root cause analysis, fault investigation, and develop engineering solutions while maintaining essential spare parts inventory
• Develop maintenance procedures, risk assessments, and accurately record activities using CMMS system
• Diagnose and repair faults on electrical/mechanical equipment including pumps, motors, and compressors while conducting planned preventative and reactive maintenance
• Supervise maintenance contractors, monitor performance against SLAs, and serve as primary customer contact
• Identify and implement site improvements and efficiency projects while taking ownership of problems and solutions

What we're looking for:

• HNC/HND qualified or other certification by a recognised body
• Strong health and safety knowledge - Preferably NEBOSH qualified
• Detailed knowledge of plant and maintenance systems and their functionality, especially computer-based.
• Extensive experience in mechanical/electrical maintenance within industrial environments such as waste-to-energy, power stations, or petrochemical facilities, with strong knowledge of electrical systems, controls, and pressure systems
• Proven leadership abilities to manage maintenance technicians and supervise contractors, with excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a practical approach to engineering challenges
• Proficient in IT systems including CMMS, email, and general computer applications

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.