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 sarah.clarke@automationexperts.co.uk or call 07519122547 / 01902212000 for further information.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
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