Site Services Manager

Samuel Frank; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering business is seeking an experienced Site Services Manager in North Yorkshire. You will lead site-based engineering activities, ensuring safety compliance, and drive after-sales revenue growth. The ideal candidate has significant experience in commissioning machinery in heavy industrial environments, alongside strong management skills. The role offers a salary of £60-70k, overtime, and benefits including a car allowance and enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous overtime rates

Daily travel expense allowance

Car allowance (£4k/year)

30 days holiday plus accrual

Enhanced pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a heavy industrial environment (e.g. Mining, Oil & Gas, Power Generation).
• Proven experience in managing site-based personnel.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage site-based engineering activities including installation, commissioning.
• Lead installation, commissioning and service delivery activities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customer site teams.

Skills

Experience in commissioning machinery

Management of site-based personnel

Time-served apprenticeship in engineering

HND/HNC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Full UK driving licence

IOSH Managing Safety qualification

Education

HND/HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Site Services Manager - North Yorkshire - Electro-Mechanical Equipment

£60-70k + overtime + car allowance + 30 days holiday + enhanced pension scheme

Samuel Frank is recruiting for an experienced Site Services Manager for a well‑established engineering business with a long history of delivering specialist machinery to the heavy industrial sector. The company provides design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and aftermarket services to customers across the UK.

Key aspects of the Site Services Manager role include

• This role is a key leadership position within UK operations, reporting to the Managing Director.
• The Site Services Manager will take responsibility for managing site‑based engineering activities, including installation, commissioning while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• The Site Services Manager will have first‑class communication skills, be approachable and have the charisma & credibility to articulate the benefits of additional spend to customers.
• The role will include management of after‑sales services and identification of opportunities to grow revenue.
• Manage and coordinate site safety protocols, ensuring compliance.
• Lead installation, commissioning and service delivery activities.
• Supervise and develop site engineers and subcontractors, allocating tasks and monitoring performance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customer site teams.
• Manage service orders, customer spares and the execution of the services portfolio.
• Monitor project progress and prepare reports for senior management and clients.
• Support the development of schedules and resource plans in coordination with project and engineering teams.

Qualifications and Skills required for the successful Site Services Manager

• Experience of commissioning machinery and equipment in a heavy industrial environment (e.g. Mining, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Steel Production or Rail).
• Proven experience managing site‑based personnel and liaising with customer operational teams.
• Time‑served apprenticeship in engineering technical support or service.
• HND/HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK when required.
• IOSH Managing Safety qualification - nice to have, not essential.

Salary and Benefits

• £60-70,000 base salary, based on a 40‑hour week.
• Generous overtime rates.
• Daily travel expense allowance.
• Car allowance (£4k/year).
• 30 days holiday plus additional accrual while on site.
• Enhanced pension scheme.

The site is commutable from places in North Yorkshire such as Darlington, Middlesborough, Bishop Auckland, Durham, Sedgefield, Hartlepool, Thirsk, Richmond, Yarm and Pickering.