Site Manager
Location: Syngenta, Huddersfield
Salary: £32,500 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week (paid 37.5 hours)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm or 8:00am to 4:00pm (30-minute unpaid break daily)
About the Role
Kingdom is looking for an experienced and proactive Site Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at our client site, Syngenta in Huddersfield.
As the on-site leader and Kingdom brand ambassador, you will be responsible for managing the onsite team, maintaining exceptional service standards, ensuring compliance, and delivering an outstanding customer experience. You will play a key role in supporting operational continuity, identifying service improvements, and providing hands-on leadership across the site.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and customer-focused manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading by example.
Key Responsibilities
Service Standards
- Ensure compliance with all contractual, quality, safety, regulatory, and company requirements.
- Monitor service delivery to ensure customer expectations are consistently met.
- Maintain and review site instructions, procedures, and compliance documentation.
- Conduct regular audits, inspections, and site checks.
Operational Management
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the site and onsite team.
- Carry out performance reviews and provide colleague support.
- Maintain a visible presence across the estate.
- Ensure all operational activities are completed safely and efficiently.
Shift It Team Management
Manage and coordinate the Shift It Team, including:
- Laundry operations
- Office moves
- Stores and material movements across the estate
Risk Management & Issue Resolution
- Identify and mitigate operational risks.
- Respond to incidents and escalate concerns where appropriate.
- Resolve service issues quickly to minimise disruption and maintain customer confidence.
Training & Development
- Ensure colleagues receive all required operational and compliance training.
- Support coaching, development, and knowledge sharing.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Absence Cover
- Provide planned and unplanned cover when required.
- Ensure seamless service continuity during periods of absence.
Revenue Generation
- Complete one-off chargeable customer requests.
- Support opportunities to generate additional revenue while enhancing customer satisfaction.
Governance & Compliance
- Adhere to all Kingdom policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
- Maintain accurate records and compliance documentation.
- Support financial controls and authorised spending processes.
- Produce management information and reports as required.
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements
- Minimum two years' experience in a similar management role within a service-led environment.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Desirable Qualifications
- IOSH Working Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- First Aid certification.
- Manual Handling training.
- COSHH Awareness training.
- Relevant service-sector qualifications.
The Ideal Candidate
You will:
- Demonstrate Kingdom's CARE values in everything you do.
- Be customer-focused and solutions-driven.
- Champion processes and compliance.
- Be confident, professional, and approachable.
- Show initiative and a proactive attitude.
- Be dependable, flexible, and highly organised.
- Lead by example and support colleagues to succeed.
Compliance Requirements
Successful applicants will be required to complete:
- Five-year checkable work history.
- Minimum of two employment references.
- Right to Work verification.
- Credit check.
- DBS check (where applicable).
About Kingdom
The Kingdom Group delivers award-winning service solutions across security, cleaning, recruitment and training. With over £300 million in revenue and more than 11,500 colleagues nationwide, Kingdom provides specialist expertise backed by shared values, systems, and centralised support.
Operating from a National Support and Command Centre in Merseyside and regional offices across the UK, Kingdom supports clients at over 5,000 locations, delivering high-quality, customer-focused services that combine national reach with a personal touch.
Through Kingdom Academy, we invest in the development and success of our colleagues, helping them build rewarding and long-term careers.
Why Join Kingdom?
- Competitive salary of £32,500 per annum.
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- Career development opportunities through Kingdom Academy.
- Opportunity to join a growing national organisation.
- Supportive and experienced leadership team.
- A varied and rewarding role with genuine responsibility.
- The opportunity to make a real impact at a prestigious client site.
Apply Today
If you're a motivated manager with a passion for operational excellence, customer service and leading high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join Kingdom Group at Syngenta, Huddersfield.
