Site Team Leader

Site Team Leader

Location: Polegate (BN) or Maidstone (ME)
Salary: £125-£150 per day (dependent on experience)
Overtime Rates:

1.5x hourly rate for evening and Saturday shifts
2x hourly rate for Sunday shifts
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm (9.5-hour working day)
Flexibility is required to work evenings and weekends when business needs demand.

About the Role

Our Client is seeking an experienced and proactive Site Team Leader to oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing site teams, maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, and delivering projects on time and within quality expectations.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

Site Administration

Complete all required on-site administration and documentation accurately and on time.
Carry out vehicle inspections and pre-use equipment checks, ensuring records remain compliant with company standards.
Ensure all site paperwork is completed and maintained, including:
Daily Risk Assessments
Task Allocation Sheets
Site Timesheets
Incident Reports via Procore

Team Leadership

Conduct comprehensive site briefings for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
Allocate tasks effectively according to individual skills, qualifications, and experience.
Ensure all team members are fully briefed on daily activities, health and safety procedures, and any amendments to risk assessments.
Promote a positive, productive, and safety-focused working environment.

Client Liaison

Act as the primary site contact for clients and stakeholders.
Maintain professional communication and relationships at all times.
Respond to client enquiries and concerns promptly, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.

Health & Safety

Take full responsibility for maintaining safe working practices on site.
Ensure all staff understand:
Site emergency procedures
Rescue plans
Local hospital locations
Apply company health and safety reporting procedures following any site or vehicle incidents.
Attend Safety Forums and implement lessons learned and best practices.
Communicate and document any changes to daily risk assessments.

Maintenance & Equipment Management

Ensure all tools, machinery, and equipment are maintained in accordance with service schedules.
Raise maintenance and service requests through Procore and liaise with the Works Manager as required.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of machinery maintenance and undertake reasonable on-site repairs where appropriate.
Ensure equipment remains safe, operational, and compliant.

Problem Solving & Issue Resolution

Identify and resolve site issues proactively.
Escalate significant concerns to the Non-Working Supervisor or Works Manager when required.
Record all actions and decisions within risk assessments and allocation documentation.
Minimise operational disruption through effective decision-making.

Site Planning & Organisation

Plan daily site activities and allocate resources effectively.
Monitor working hours and breaks to maintain productivity and workforce wellbeing.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.
Escalate any risks to programme delivery to the leadership team promptly.

Leadership & Mentoring

Lead by example through professional behaviour and commitment to safety.
Drive continuous improvement across site operations.
Support and mentor team members, encouraging professional development and best practice.

Customer Service & Community Awareness

Recognise the impact of site activities on local communities and end customers.
Ensure all customer interactions are professional, courteous, and respectful.
Escalate customer concerns appropriately.
Direct customer queries and complaints to the Team Leader and Head Office where necessary.

Essential Qualifications

NPTC CS30 - Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting
NPTC CS31 - Small Tree Felling
SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme)
CSCS Card
Chipper Qualification

Desirable Qualifications

Strimmer Qualification
IPAF / MEWP Certification

Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience supervising teams within arboriculture, vegetation management, construction, utilities, or related industries.
Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and site compliance requirements.
Experience using digital reporting systems such as Procore.
Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
Strong communication and client-facing skills.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
Mechanical aptitude and practical machinery maintenance knowledge.

What We Offer

Competitive daily rate of £125-£150 depending on experience.
Enhanced overtime rates.
Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
A supportive team environment.
The opportunity to play a key role in delivering safe and high-quality site operations.If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website