Site Manager

About the role

The Site Manager will oversee daily operations at a scrap‑metal handling site, ensuring that trucks, drivers and equipment are coordinated efficiently. This role requires strong organisational skills, a focus on safety compliance and the ability to maintain good relationships with local partners and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Dispatch and manage trucks and drivers to meet collection schedules.
• Maintain positive customer relations with local partners and scrap‑metal suppliers.
• Monitor diesel levels for all trucks and communicate status to drivers.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and arrange repairs as needed.
• Book employee medical examinations and conduct inductions.
• Verify and account for bin locations across the site.
• Ensure compliance with Section 8.2 of the Health and Safety Act and client regulations.
• Report incidents promptly and accurately.
• Conduct toolbox talks with subordinates and attend client‑led safety meetings.
• Supervise loading operations and ensure safe handling of materials.

Required profile

• Proven experience in dispatching and managing a fleet of trucks.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and site compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with drivers, suppliers and client safety teams.
• Organisational skills to handle medical bookings, inductions and bin tracking.
• Experience in coordinating vehicle maintenance and fuel management.

Required skills