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. Site Services Manager - Automated Machinery £60-70k Paid Overtime, Car Allowance, 8% Pension, Travel Allowances Perkbox, 30 Days Holiday Stats, North Yorkshire Ref: 24939 Site Services Manager - 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 3. Leadership & Team Development Line management of technical site staff Recruitment, performance management and team engagement Support senior management with planning, reporting and growth strategy Site Services Manager - 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 c40% travel - majority across the UK with occasional international trips for site support/training UK valid driving licence required Salary & Benefits Base salary £60,000 – £70,000 Bonus linked to company profitability Car allowance Pension: 8% employer / 6% employee 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 –contact Sarah Clarke for more info