Assistant Site Manager (Temp to Perm) - Newport

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 DOE (with potential to increase)
Contract: Temp to Perm
Sector: Manufacturing / Production / Logistics

We're supporting a well‑established UK manufacturing and distribution business in Newport who are looking for a hands-on Assistant Site Manager to join them on a temp-to-permanent basis.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants long‑term stability, genuine progression, and the chance to support the running of a busy production environment.

The Role

As Assistant Site Manager, you will support the Site Manager across core operational areas, including:

Operations & Production

• Supporting day‑to‑day activity across production, warehousing and dispatch
• Overseeing bagging lines, forklift operations, and lorry loading
• Ensuring safe, smooth and efficient workflow across the site

Safety & Compliance

• Championing health & safety standards
• Carrying out daily checks, inspections and compliance tasks
• Ensuring all operational activity meets legal and environmental requirements

Team Support & Leadership

• Leading from the front with a practical, hands‑on approach
• Supporting and motivating staff
• Helping coordinate workloads and maintain site standards

What We're Looking For

• Experience in production, warehousing or logistics (essential)
• Counterbalance forklift licence (preferred but not essential)
• Strong, practical leadership qualities
• Organised, safety‑driven, and proactive
• Willing to get stuck in across different tasks
• Ambitious and keen to progress

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary with room to grow
• Temp-to-perm opportunity offering long‑term stability
• Full training and continuous development
• Options to gain additional qualifications
• Supportive, values-led working environment

If you're looking for a pathway into leadership with real progression potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for more details.