Site Manager

Site Works Manager Reports to: Business Manager Location : Somercotes, Derbyshire Hours : 40hr a week, 6am – 2.30pm ideal (flexy) Salary : £45 – 52k excellent benefits Job Purpose Organise and control the site operations to ensure customer demand is met at lowest cost consistent with running a safe operation in compliance with legal requirements and company policies & procedures. Responsible for the full sites operations which includes, health and safety, environment impact, staff welfare, all related staffing actions and processes, operations staff structure, plant efficiency, material and component control, stock control, meeting production targets while capitalising on cost saving opportunities. Responsible and accountable for the cost effective commercial delivery of bearer performance, also encompassing the safe planning, management and optimisation of all resources whilst maximizing commercial benefit for the company. Job Responsibilities Daily management and development of all staff at Somercotes including manpower planning, training delivery, development and ensuring competence levels in line with role positions and company requirements. Manage all HR processes, sickness, welfare and disciplinary processes. Motivate and develop the operations team so that the right level of skill and knowledge is developed and retained and that team motivation is high. Manage the site structure, staff welfare and ensure all HR process and polices are adhered to. Manage costs against revenue and budget to ensure production is maintained at lowest cost. Control expenditure within all operational areas of the site in line with budget. Provide ideas for plant improvements to line manager and drive improvements into the process and plant. Accurate inputting, coding and authorisation where relevant on company systems (CAT, LAT, P-card, T & E, PPE ordering online). Monitor and report on daily activities and operations to ensure early identification of potential problems and failures which may impact production capacity. Review site KPIs (energy, downtime etc.) to identify and drive site efficiencies. Be proactive with all technical and quality aspects of bearer production and work closely with the sites technical and quality department. Answer all NCRs and customer complaints relating to production within 24 hours and resolve all actions in a timely manner. Manage plant safety and ensure all audits internal and external are completed with actions resolved effectively. Communicate directly with safety department adviser to define all safety procedures and ensure implementation. Be fully competent in the use of Intelex, Avetta and all other systems related to H&S management. Candidate Experience & Qualifications Experience of heavy engineering, construction and rail. Experience of process control systems and understanding of mechanical equipment Basic understanding of the rail industry is desirable but not essential Financial understanding (budgets etc) Experience in supervisory position previously Knowledge of MS Office, SAP and Lotus Notes CSCS card NVQ SHE Level 3 Technical studies (HND, BSC, desirable) Benefits Enhanced holiday entitlement (based on Length of Service) Contributory pension scheme Employee Discount Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Family rights policies Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice. Access to our Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Training and development opportunities Apply today for more information!

Location: Somercotes, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/14/2025