Site Manager

TENON FM; Lewes; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Lewes is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee cleaning operations. You will be responsible for managing teams, ensuring high service standards, and fostering positive client relationships. This permanent full-time role offers a pay rate of £17.00 - £18.50 per hour, and full training will be provided. The position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff. Benefits include health cash plans, employee assistance programs, and gym discounts.

Benefits

Health Cash plan cover for self and dependent children

Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

GP Anytime

Workplace pension scheme

Discounted Gym membership

Rewards platform

Free mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Site Manager overseeing cleaning teams.
• Ability to train and motivate employees effectively.
• Strong client engagement and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site cleaning teams and ensure service excellence.
• Conduct recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
• Maintain stock levels and manage equipment.
• Handle training and HR responsibilities as required.
• Provide cleaning support during staff absences.

Skills

Team management

Client relationship building

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Vacancy Description

ABOUT THE ROLE :

We are currently recruiting for a motivated, reliable and customer focused Site Manager to join our team based at Church Lane, Lewes, BN72DZ.

Job Type : Permanent - Full Time.

Pay Rate : £17.00 - £18.50 per hour depending on experience.

Working Hours : 40Hrs per week, 8Hrs per day, Monday to Friday - 07 : 00Hrs to 16 : 00Hrs. (hours need to be flexible start / finish times and may include weekend as required paid as overtime)

Start Date : Immediately after successful Vetting (usually takes up to 4 weeks)

Key Responsibilities and Tasks :

Overview of Role

As a Site Manager, you will interact and support the Operational Management team to supervise a team of cleaning staff across your dedicated sites, building an effective relationship and ensuring that employees are working productively and safely. You will be required to be an excellent communicator ensuring all team members are engaged and motivated, feel supported and valued in their work environment.

You will work with the site teams to ensure excellent service delivery and that our clients have a better day, every day.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

• Manage site cleaning teams to achieve excellent service levels
• Recruitment, including interviewing of Operative level employees and onboarding to Tenon FM systems
• Consumables and materials ordering. Manage equipment, materials, and stock levels
• Contribute to and maintain good relationship with customer representatives on site
• Work with customers and teams to address any specific requirements or concerns
• Responsible for work force planning and efficiencies for your sites
• Training of operative level employees across all requirements
• HR investigations and support where required
• Training of new employees including site familiarisation detailing cleaning regime
• Provide hands‑on cleaning support across sites during periods of holiday or sickness cover and responding to cleaning requests as required
• Support in rota organisation as well as providing accurate timesheets to the Operations Manager

Key Skills

• Proven experience as a Site Manager with evidence of leading high performing teams
• Strong people management with the ability to motivate and train employees
• Very strong client focus with the ability to quickly build credible relationships and to challenge when necessary
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet Company core values
• Proven record of being responsive, flexible and innovative
• Exceptional organisation skills required.

Previous experience is desirable; however, full training will be provided.

ABOUT US :

Tenon FM are a Facilities Management (FM) Company with over 1,700 employees in the UK, offering a wide spectrum of hard & soft FM services specific to the diverse needs of over 1,100 customers throughout the UK.

Our people are very important, because without our employees we can`t provide our services and deliver our customer promise and your role is vital to our continuing success. No matter what area of the business you join, your contribution will be valued and recognised.

We are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People Accredited.

Our core values are :

Accountable, Learn & Grow, Ethical, Respect & Team Work

Our Benefits

• Health Cash plan cover for self and any dependent children
• Access to 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme
• GP Anytime
• Workplace pension scheme
• Discounted Gym membership
• Rewards platform
• Free mortgage advice partnered with Charles Cameron & Associates