Site Services Manager

HelloFresh; Coventry; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% off HelloFresh boxes

Company pension scheme

Gym membership

Bupa private medical insurance

Mental health first aiders

Eye care scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking a Site Services Manager for the UK & Ireland to lead facilities and maintenance across Distribution Centres, offices and hubs. You will drive uptime, safety, and compliance 24/7 while steering major engineering projects and CapEx initiatives to support growth.

You’ll work with Operations, Finance and EU Engineering to plan upgrades, run ROI analyses, and develop KPI-driven improvements. Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ/HNC in engineering with management level 3 is preferred.
• Experience delivering engineering, automation and CapEx projects.
• Strong data-driven decision making and ROI analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site facilities and maintenance across UK & Ireland.
• Own uptime, compliance and 24/7 operational reliability.
• Manage suppliers, tenders, contract performance and invoices.
• Lead engineering projects from end to end including CapEx.
• Plan equipment replacements and system improvements with ROI data.
• Develop and track maintenance KPIs and safety compliance.
• Oversee installation and integration of new equipment.
• Develop and mentor the engineering team and promote safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ/HNC Eng

Mgmt Level 3

Engineering degree desirable

Tools

Dematic automation

Job description

About The Role

As Site Services Manager for the UK, Ireland & Hubs, you’ll lead the strategy and day-to-day performance of our facilities and maintenance operations across our Distribution Centres, offices and regional delivery hubs. You’ll be responsible for keeping our sites safe, compliant and operational 24/7, while driving improvements across asset performance, maintenance, automation and facilities infrastructure. Working closely with Operations, Finance and EU Engineering teams, you’ll also lead major engineering projects, CapEx initiatives and long-term plans to support HelloFresh’s continued growth.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead multi-site facilities and maintenance operations across the UK and Ireland, covering asset maintenance, cleaning, security and site infrastructure
• Own the performance and availability of critical equipment, ensuring high levels of uptime, compliance and operational reliability across a 24/7 business
• Manage facilities and maintenance suppliers and contractors, including contract performance, tenders, commercial negotiations and invoice approval
• Lead facilities and engineering projects from end to end, including equipment upgrades, system modifications, new technology rollouts and CapEx initiatives
• Work closely with Operations, Finance and EU Engineering teams to plan future equipment replacements, upgrades and system improvements, using data and ROI analysis to support investment decisions
• Develop and track key maintenance KPIs, including equipment uptime, efficiency, maintenance costs and continuous improvement activity
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring safe integration into existing systems and compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Lead, develop and support the engineering team, including maintenance planning, training and capability development, while role-modelling the HelloFresh DNA and a strong culture of safety, compliance and continuous improvement

Who You Are

• An experienced engineering or facilities leader, with a background managing teams of engineers/technicians and large-scale automation or maintenance projects
• Qualified to NVQ/HNC Engineering level or equivalent, with Management Level 3 qualification; a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field would be desirable
• Experienced in project management, with a track record of successfully delivering engineering, automation, equipment or CapEx projects; experience with Dematic automation systems is highly desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to make decisions, identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement
• Confident working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, with strong communication, organisation and time-management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and able to balance competing priorities while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, performance and operational delivery

What You Will Get In Return

• 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
• Company pension scheme
• Gym membership
• Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
• Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
• Eye care scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group Life Assurance

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager. If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.