Company Overview
Oakley Food Projects is a family‑owned business dedicated to being a reliable partner for food and beverage manufacturers. We specialize in turnkey design, build, and fit‑out of production, clean room, and temperature‑controlled facilities, while fostering an inclusive environment where every employee is valued.
Summary
We are seeking a Site Manager to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role involves overseeing the construction and fit‑out of a Northeastern Chinese dumpling factory that meet our high standards of quality and safety. As a Site Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our projects align with Oakley’s mission of excellence and reliability.
Responsibilities
* Oversee one construction project and ensure that completed work meets the standards and quality required whilst following a project critical path and schedule requirements.
* On‑site ownership of projects from acceptance of quote through to completion.
* On‑site management of sub‑contractors.
* Enforcing on‑site Health and Safety Management, completing on‑site work permits and ensuring everyone onsite is wearing PPE.
* Update the Construction Phase Plan (CPP) and Project Risk Assessment (inc. fire).
* Ensure work is completed in a timely manner.
* Reporting on project progress to senior managers and stakeholders, including photo evidence of this.
* Conducting quality and safety inspections.
* Be able to interpret and understand technical drawings, ensuring work is finished to the agreed standards.
* Maintaining quality control checks.
* Day‑to‑day problem solving and dealing with any issues that arise.
* Signing off completed work.
Qualifications
* Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently communicate with management team, sub‑contractors, and clients face‑to‑face, via telephone and email.
* Able to build rapport with sub‑contractors.
* Good standard of organisation and time management.
* Ability to act on own initiative and issue clear instructions to sub‑contractors.
* Good attention to detail, ensuring work is completed and signed off against POs raised.
* Problem‑solving abilities to produce creative solutions to on‑site challenges.
Licences & Certifications
* SMSTS (required)
* First Aid at Work (3‑day) (required)
* IPAF 3a & 3b (preferred)
* Forklift Licence (preferred)
* Fire Marshall (preferred)
Job Types
Fixed term contract
Contract Length
5 months
Position Start Date
mid‑Nov ’25
Location & Work Hours
Initial project based in Barking, IG11 7BG. On‑site, Monday to Friday 8am‑5pm with 60‑minute unpaid lunch break.
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