We are working with our client, a leading FMCG papermill operation, on a high-profile 6‑month shutdown project in Newcastle starting January 2027. They are seeking an experienced CDM Site Manager to take full ownership of site safety and coordination on a 24/7 shutdown, working fully on site on 10‑hour shifts across weekdays, weekends and nights on a rota. This is a contract position outside IR35, paying £375 per day.
Key Skills and Experience
SMSTS - Demonstrable site management safety training to lead and control works on a complex industrial shutdown.
First Aid - Ability to respond quickly and effectively to incidents, enhancing safety for everyone on site.
Contractor Management - Coordinating multiple contractors, ensuring work is sequenced, compliant and delivered to plan.
Permit Issuing - Managing permit-to-work systems so high-risk activities are properly controlled and authorised.
RAMS Review - Critically assessing Risk Assessments and Method Statements to ensure they are robust and aligned with CDM requirements.
Site Walks - Conducting regular inspections to identify hazards, monitor progress and maintain housekeeping standards.
CDM Compliance - Ensuring full adherence to Construction (Design and Management) regulations throughout the shutdown period.
Industrial/Manufacturing Experience - Background in similar environments, ideally papermill or FMCG, with previous shutdown or maintenance project exposure.
NEBOSH (Nice-to-have) - Additional health and safety expertise to strengthen overall site risk management.
Interested?
If you are a dedicated CDM Site Manager ready to play a central role in a major papermill shutdown, please get in touch to discuss joining our client's team for this impactful project.
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Salary description
£375.00 - £375.00 per day