Site Manager

CALOR UK; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in distribution is seeking a Site Leader for its Uxbridge facility. This role offers the opportunity to oversee site operations, lead teams, and champion operational excellence and safety standards while ensuring compliance with transport regulations. The position comes with attractive benefits including private medical insurance, pension contributions, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a distribution or logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of current transport regulations.
• Experience with hazardous goods and ADR regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Cylinder Distribution Centre.
• Plan delivery schedules for optimal resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Performance Improvement

Compliance with HSE Regulations

Customer Service

Team Management

Financial Awareness

Education

CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

IOSH/NEBOSH Certification

Tools

Fleet Management Systems

Job description

Job Title: Cylinder Distribution Centre Site Leader
Location: Uxbridge
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £36,000 – £44,000 (Dependent on experience)

Lead with Purpose at Our Uxbridge Distribution Centre

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Site Leader to manage the daily operations of our Cylinder Distribution Centre in Uxbridge. This is a key leadership role where you'll oversee drivers and administrative staff to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations.

If you’re passionate about leading teams, improving operational performance, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, motivate, and manage a multi-functional team of drivers and admin staff.

• Plan and execute daily delivery schedules to ensure optimal vehicle and driver utilisation.

• Ensure full compliance with all statutory, HSE, and company-specific policies and procedures.

• Oversee stock control, cash handling, and cylinder reconciliation.

• Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and right-first-time delivery.

• Act as a key holder and respond to emergency call-outs when required.

• Ensure the site and fleet operations meet both internal standards and regulatory requirements.

• Drive staff development through training, coaching, and performance reviews.

• Champion excellent customer service across all areas of the cylinder and bulk gas business.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in a distribution, logistics, or service-led environment.

• Strong knowledge of current transport regulations, including CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).

• Working understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation (IOSH/NEBOSH preferred).

• Experience with hazardous goods and ADR regulations is desirable.

• Good understanding of employment law and people management best practices.

• Financial awareness with experience managing operational budgets and KPIs.

• Confident IT skills and familiarity with fleet management systems.

What You’ll Get in Return

• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

• Holiday purchase scheme – buy additional leave when you need it

• Private Medical Insurance

• Company pension scheme
  (Salary sacrifice – up to 4.5% matched contributions initially, rising to 7.5% after two years)

• Life Assurance

• Staff discounts on gas and retail through our employee benefits platform

Take the lead at a vital site in our network and make a real impact—apply now to join a team where safety, service, and continuous improvement come first.