Site Manager

Axis CLC Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

OOH work

Long-service awards

Perkbox discounts

1 paid volunteer day each year

Training and progression

Job summary

Axis CLC Group seeks an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day supervision of a mobile workforce delivering responsive repairs and planned maintenance across housing sectors.

The role requires strong trade knowledge, leadership skills, and a solid grasp of RAMS and compliance. A CSCS card and full UK driving licence are preferred, with ongoing training and progression opportunities within Axis.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Manager or Supervisor in social housing or property maintenance.
• Strong trade knowledge across multiple trades.
• Understanding Health & Safety, RAMS, and compliance processes.
• Experience managing teams and monitoring performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• CSCS card and supervisory safety training preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of operatives and subcontractors delivering repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure jobs are completed on time, to specification, and within budget.
• Manage productivity, performance, and quality through site monitoring.
• Review completed works, coding accuracy, and variations justification.
• Liaise with planners, administrators, and client teams to maintain workflow and reporting.
• Ensure works comply with Health & Safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Deliver toolbox talks, risk assessments and site inspections.
• Support resource planning and coordination of out-of-hours service.
• Build strong relationships with residents, clients and colleagues.
• Mentor apprentices and develop team capability.

Skills

Site management

Team leadership

Health & safety

Communication

IT skills

Driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Mobile work management systems

Job description

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider supporting clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we deliver responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment services through a UK-wide operational network and long-established regional presence.

The Role

We are looking to recruit an experienced Site Manager responsible for day-to-day supervision, performance management, and service quality, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to AxisCLC's high standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with strong trade knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to motivate and guide a mobile workforce delivering first-time fixes and great resident experiences.

What You'll Do

• Lead and supervise a team of operatives and subcontractors delivering responsive repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure jobs are completed on time, to specification, and within budget.
• Manage productivity, performance, and quality through regular monitoring and site visits.
• Review completed works, coding accuracy, and justification for variations.
• Liaise with planners, administrators, and client teams to maintain smooth workflow and accurate reporting.
• Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Deliver toolbox talks, risk assessments, and site inspections, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Support with resource planning and coordination of out-of-hours service where required.
• Build strong working relationships with residents, clients and colleagues, maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Mentor apprentices and develop team capability in line with Axis standards.

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Supervisor in social housing or property maintenance.
• Excellent technical knowledge across multiple trades.
• Understanding of Health & Safety, RAMS, and compliance processes.
• Experience managing teams and monitoring performance metrics.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, mobile work management systems).
• CSCS card and supervisory safety training (SSSTS / SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely preferred).
• Full UK driving licence

What You'll Get

• Salary up to £47,000 based upon experience
• Company van and fuel card for work purposes
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee
• An opportunity for OOH work
• Long-service awards at key milestones
• Perkbox - discounts on coffee, cinema, travel and wellbeing
• 1 paid volunteer day each year
• Ongoing training, support and progression, Axis promotes from within

Why Axis CLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.