Site Manager | Distribution Centre Installation Project Environment

Location: Crewe, UK | Job Type: Contract - 20 weeks

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a large-scale distribution centre installation project in Crewe. The role will involve managing a complex site with 20–30 principal contractors, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery across all phases of installation and commissioning.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced warehouse automation environment, covering conveyor systems, AS/RS solutions, and high bay racking installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations across a multi-contractor environment (20–30 principal contractors)
• Manage and coordinate installation and commissioning activities across warehouse automation systems
• Oversee safe delivery of conveyor systems, conveyor belts, AS/RS solutions, and high bay racking installations
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards at all times
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety management
• Liaise with project managers, stakeholders, and subcontractor teams to ensure smooth delivery
• Monitor programme progress, manage sequencing of works, and report on milestones, risks, and issues
• Maintain high standards of quality control throughout installation and commissioning phases

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within distribution centre or warehouse installation environments
• Strong background working on conveyor systems and/or conveyor belt installations
• Experience with AS/RS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems)
• Experience with high bay racking systems
• NEBOSH qualification (essential)
• Valid CSCS Black or Gold Management Card (essential)
• First Aid certification (in date and valid)
• Strong understanding of site safety management in live installation environments
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors or principal contractors on large-scale sites

Nice to Have

• Experience with AutoStore systems or similar goods-to-person automation solutions
• Background in warehouse automation, intralogistics, or material handling systems
• Experience in fast-moving commissioning environments

Ideal Candidate

• Background as an installation or commissioning professional who has progressed into a Site Manager role
• Confident managing complex, multi-contractor sites with strong leadership presence
• Highly organised, proactive, and safety-focused
• Strong communicator with the ability to coordinate across multiple technical disciplines

Contract Details

• Duration:20 weeks
• Location: Crewe, UK
• Start: Immediate or short notice preferred