Site Manager

Location

York

Application Deadline

Wednesday September 16 2026

Job Advert

Job Title : Site Manager

Salary: 50000 perannum negotiable depending on track record

Location: York

Hours: 40 hours per week

We are the Pure Group and were looking for a dedicated Site Manager to join our team in York. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who leads by example takes pride in their work and is passionate about delivering first-class service every time.

About Us

The Pure Group was founded to disrupt the market with our mission to help families rest easy by giving them the freedom to choose how to celebrate their life.

We are now the UKs leading provider of later-life and end-of-life planning services. FCA regulated financially secure and continuing to grow were investing in our people technology and services to keep raising the standard.

But our purpose remains simple: to support families with dignity care and compassion when they need it most.

Our values guide everything we do: Care Deeply. Take Accountability. Never Settle.

Job purpose

The role of Site Manager is essential to hold ultimate operational quality and compliance accountability for the deceased care and private ambulance hub. Blending logistics coordination with the deeply sensitive requirements of deceased care this role ensures a highly dignified service seamless 24/7 transport operations and absolute regulatory compliance.

You will need to demonstrate:

Leadership and Culture

• Lead coach and support the Deputy Site Manager to create and maintain a high-performing compassionate and resilient working environment.
• Oversee recruitment training and performance management for the operational team.
• Foster a culture of absolute dignity respect and professionalism. Ensuring all staff treat the deceased and their families with the highest standard of care.

Operational Oversight and Fleet Efficiency

• Maintain high-level oversight of the daily scheduled and 24/7 reactive collection operations.
• Support the Deputy Site Manager to optimise the utilisation maintenance and cleanliness of the fleet.
• Ensure robust contingency plans are in place for vehicle breakdowns staff sickness and seasonal surges in operational demand.

Compliance Safety and Mortuary Standards

• Serve as the designated Responsible Person for the site ensuring strict compliance with health and safety infection control and sector-specific regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular audits of mortuary practices tracking and cremation/ashes paperwork alongside the Mortuary assistants.
• Oversee the continuous training of staff in safe manual handling dynamic risk assessments and clinical decontamination protocols.

Resource Control and Local Stakeholder Management

• Manage localised resource efficiency including staff rotas overtime authorisation fuel card tracking and vehicle maintenance schedules.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders with the company.

Skills

Youll need to have:

• Industry Experience: Minimum 35 years of management experience within fast-paced supply chain logistics private ambulance operations medical logistics or the funeral sector.
• Leadership Track Record: Proven experience managing multi-shift 24/7 operations and managing supervisors or team leaders.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Desirableunderstanding of health and safety regulations infection control and deceased transport protocols.

Our Benefits

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays giving you more time to switch off and recharge
• Bupa Health Cash Plan to help with everyday healthcare costs
• Discounted gym membership and a Cycle to Work Scheme to support your health and wellbeing
• A comprehensive induction and access to our Learning and Development
• Academy to help you grow
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits to support you through lifes important moments
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme
  Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• A Company Pension with a SMART Pension option

We are entering an exciting phase of growth and investment. Backed by experienced private equity partners and underpinned by a strong financial position we are continuing to expand our services invest in innovation and attract exceptional people who share our ambition.

Join us and youll become part of a purpose-driven organisation that is transforming our sector while never losing sight of what matters most - supporting families with care dignity and respect.

Please note that depending on the requirements of the role we may need to carry out appropriate pre-employment vetting through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Disclosure Scotland and/or Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) checks where relevant.

All gaps in your employment history must be disclosed as part of the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Equal Opportunities

The Pure Groupstrivesto be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of age gender ethnicity sexual orientationdisabilityreligionorbelief.

We celebratedifferencebecause we believe it enriches our work and strengthens the way we support one another. If you need anyadditionalsupport or adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process please contact us on or email us at

Required Experience:

Manager