Site Manager

Response Personnel Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in Harlow is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead a team of Mechanical Engineers. The role involves managing site visits, overseeing repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have 10+ years in mechanical engineering and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a performance bonus and a company van.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£50k-£60k pa)

Annual performance bonus

Company van & mobile phone

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Company uniform provided

On-site canteen & free parking

Sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' mechanical engineering experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety practices.
• Driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Site Engineers.
• Conduct site visits to assess client requirements.
• Produce accurate and timely quotations.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of industrial pumps

Electrically trained with relevant qualifications

Proven experience leading engineering teams

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational abilities

Proficient IT skills

Job description

Site Manager
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000 per year
Location - Harlow

Job Description

Join a engineering leader where your technical expertise will drive innovative solutions across diverse industrial sites.

Our client is a leading Industrial Mechanical and Electrical Engineering company based in Harlow. With over a century of expertise, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional engineering solutions to our clients. We are now seeking an experienced Site Manager to join their team. This role is a mix of office-based work and site visits. You will lead a small team of Mechanical Engineers across multiple client sites, overseeing the repair and servicing of:

• 3-phase motors
• Fan units
• Water pumps and pump systems
• A wide range of industrial mechanical equipment

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Site Engineers
• Conduct site visits to assess client requirements and resolve issues
• Produce accurate and timely quotations
• Maintain excellent client communication and provide progress updates
• Recruit and onboard new team members as required
• Lead the technical development of staff, including annual appraisals
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and safe systems of work

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

• Strong technical understanding of industrial pumps, motors, and mechanical systems
• Electrically trained with relevant qualifications
• Proven experience leading engineering teams
• Minimum 10 years' mechanical engineering experience
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and time management abilities
• Proficient IT skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel)
• In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety practices
• Driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience as an Engineering Manager or Operations Maintenance lead
• Fully qualified in both electrical and mechanical engineering
• Broad knowledge of best practices in mechanical/electrical maintenance
• Willingness to take a hands-on approach when required

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Practical, hands-on work ethic with a dynamic and agile mindset
• Confident yet humble, respectful, and professional
• Determined, persistent, and innovative in solving challenges

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary (£50k-£60k pa) + overtime opportunities
• Annual performance bonus
• Company van & mobile phone
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Company uniform provided
• On-site canteen & free parking
• Sick pay scheme

Work Schedule

• Monday - Thursday: 8.00 am - 4.30 pm
• Friday: 8.00 am - 3.30 pm

Work Location

On-site (client premises and office-based)