Site Services Manager

Automation Experts Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus linked to company profitability

30 days annual leave + stats

Overtime and daily travel allowances

Job summary

A global engineering group is seeking a Site Services Manager to lead engineering teams and drive commercial development across the UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mechanical and electrical engineering, with experience in heavy industries. This hybrid role offers opportunities for travel and the chance to shape a new services division while managing a team of engineers. Support and stability will be provided for successful leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Ability to manage service/maintenance contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering teams on site.
• Lead commercial development and promote services.
• Manage performance and team engagement.
• Develop and promote service/maintenance contracts across the UK.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical engineering

Heavy industrial environments

Commercial mindset

Team leadership

Communication with clients

Education

HND/HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Recruitment Specialist - Control & Automation Technology

A rare opportunity to join the UK operation of a global engineering group at a pivotal time in their growth.

We are working with a specialist engineering firm supporting large-scale mechanical and electrical systems in the mining, infrastructure and heavy industrial sectors. With an expanding UK project base, they’re now looking for a Site Services Manager to take ownership of their engineering services and drive commercial development across the UK.

The Role

This is a hybrid role, split across three core areas:

1. Site Management & Project Delivery

• Oversee engineering teams delivering commissioning and maintenance on heavy industrial equipment (mechanical/electrical/hydraulic)
• Lead site safety, planning, installation coordination and team leadership
• Manage a team of 7–8 site-based engineers and technicians
• Represent the business on UK customer sites (including Cornwall and North Yorkshire) and liaise with client stakeholders

2. Commercial & Business Development

• Help shape and grow the service and maintenance side of the business
• Sell and promote engineering services and maintenance contracts across the UK
• Develop a UK services business plan – a key part of your first 90 days
• No targets or commission (yet) – this is about building relationships and structure
• Line management of technical site staff
• Recruitment, performance management and team engagement
• Support senior management with planning, reporting and growth strategy

The Person

• Strong technical foundation – ideally with experience in both mechanical and electrical engineering (e.g. commissioning, maintenance, installation)
• Previous experience in heavy industrial environments (e.g. mining, oil & gas, energy, rail, steel, or similar)
• Experience of mining processes & activities would be highly advantageous
• Comfortable leading teams on site and communicating with clients and internal teams
• Able to balance technical leadership with a commercial mindset
• Ideally, experience managing or selling service/maintenance contracts
• Confident developing processes, plans and reporting for a growing business
• HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related)

Location & Travel

• Must live within 1 hour of the North Yorkshire office (Middlesborough, Stockton‑on‑Tees, Hartlepool, Durham, Sunderland, Guisborough or York)
• Flexible for ~40% travel – majority across the UK with occasional international trips for site support/training
• UK valid driving licence required

Salary & Benefits

• Bonus linked to company profitability
• 30 days annual leave + stats, with extra days for site time
• Overtime and daily travel allowances

Why This Role?

This isn’t a “plug‑and‑play” management job. You’ll be part of shaping something new – building a services division, leading a team, and working closely with a hands‑on MD. It needs someone with credibility on site, but also ideas and initiative in the office. You’ll get support and backing – but they need someone who can take the lead, build trust, and get things moving.

Interested or have someone in mind?

We’re shortlisting now – send CVs or enquiries to [e-mail] or call 07519122547 / 01902212000 for further information.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time