Site Manager

Kingdom Services Group Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

National organisation

Job summary

Kingdom is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at our client site, Syngenta in Huddersfield.

You will lead the onsite team, maintain service standards, and ensure compliance with contractual, quality and safety requirements. This role requires hands-on leadership and a proactive approach to service delivery.

A full UK driving licence is required; the role offers a competitive salary of £32,500 and a Monday to Friday pattern.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in a similar management role within a service-led environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the site and onsite team.
• Carry out performance reviews and provide colleague support.
• Maintain a visible presence across the estate.
• Ensure all operational activities are completed safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate shift IT team activities (laundry operations, office moves, stores and material movements).
• Identify and mitigate operational risks; respond to incidents and elevate concerns.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Decision making

Driving licence

Organisational skills

Education

IOSH Working Safely

Job description

Location: Syngenta, Huddersfield Salary: £32,500 per annum Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week (paid 37.5 hours) Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm or 8:00am to 4:00pm (30-minute unpaid break daily)

About The Role

Kingdom is looking for an experienced and proactive Site Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at our client site, Syngenta in Huddersfield.

As the on-site leader and Kingdom brand ambassador, you will be responsible for managing the onsite team, maintaining exceptional service standards, ensuring compliance, and delivering an outstanding customer experience. You will play a key role in supporting operational continuity, identifying service improvements, and providing hands-on leadership across the site.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and customer-focused manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading by example.

Key Responsibilities

Service Standards

• Ensure compliance with all contractual, quality, safety, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Monitor service delivery to ensure customer expectations are consistently met.
• Maintain and review site instructions, procedures, and compliance documentation.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and site checks.

Operational Management

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the site and onsite team.
• Carry out performance reviews and provide colleague support.
• Maintain a visible presence across the estate.
• Ensure all operational activities are completed safely and efficiently.

Manage And Coordinate The Shift It Team, Including

• Laundry operations
• Office moves
• Stores and material movements across the estate

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• Identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Respond to incidents and elevate concerns where appropriate.
• Resolve service issues quickly to minimise disruption and maintain customer confidence.

Training & Development

• Ensure colleagues receive all required operational and compliance training.
• Support coaching, development, and knowledge sharing.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Absence Cover

• Provide planned and unplanned cover when required.
• Ensure seamless service continuity during periods of absence.

Revenue Generation

• Complete one-off chargeable customer requests.
• Support opportunities to generate additional revenue while enhancing customer satisfaction.

Governance & Compliance

• Adhere to all Kingdom policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and compliance documentation.
• Support financial controls and authorised spending processes.
• Produce management information and reports as required.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Minimum two years' experience in a similar management role within a service-led environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Desirable Qualifications

• IOSH Working Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• First Aid certification.
• Manual Handling training.
• COSHH Awareness training.
• Relevant service-sector qualifications.

You Will

• Demonstrate Kingdom's CARE values in everything you do.
• Be customer-focused and solutions-driven.
• Champion processes and compliance.
• Be confident, professional, and approachable.
• Show initiative and a proactive attitude.
• Be dependable, flexible, and highly organised.
• Lead by example and support colleagues to succeed.

Compliance Requirements

• Five-year checkable work history.
• Minimum of two employment references.
• Right to Work verification.
• Credit check.
• DBS check (where applicable).

About Kingdom

The Kingdom Group delivers award-winning service solutions across security, cleaning, recruitment and training. With over £300 million in revenue and more than 11,500 colleagues nationwide, Kingdom provides specialist expertise backed by shared values, systems, and centralised support.

Operating from a National Support and Command Centre in Merseyside and regional offices across the UK, Kingdom supports clients at over 5,000 locations, delivering high-quality, customer-focused services that combine national reach with a personal touch.

Through Kingdom Academy, we invest in the development and success of our colleagues, helping them build rewarding and long‑term careers.

Why Join Kingdom?

• Competitive salary of £32,500 per annum.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Career development opportunities through Kingdom Academy.
• Opportunity to join a growing national organisation.
• Supportive and experienced leadership team.
• A varied and rewarding role with genuine responsibility.
• The opportunity to make a real impact at a prestigious client site.