Deputy Site Manager

Location

York

Application Deadline

Friday October 2 2026

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Job Title : Deputy Site Manager

Salary: 45000.00 per annum

Location: York

Hours: 40 hours per week (8.00 4.30 : may vary)

We are the Pure Group and were looking for a dedicated Deputy 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 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 Deputy Site Manager is essential to support the Site Manager in running a safe compliant and highly efficient hub; providing senior leadership during the peak morning rollout maintaining strict mortuary and administrative standards. Also acting as the primary cover for Shift Manager holidays sickness and vacancies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Support and Rota Contingency

• Shift Coverage: Act as the primary seamless cover for the early shift (6:00 AM 2:00 PM) and late shift (2:00 PM 10:00 PM) in the event of scheduled annual leave or unplanned sickness within the Shift Manager tier.
• Morning Launch Support (8:00 AM 9:00 AM): Provide secondary management presence on the floor during morning dispatch. Assist the early Shift Manager in co-ordinating driver briefings vehicle checks and the safe punctual departure of scheduled/reactive day crews and ashes return specialists.
• Handover Continuity: Participate in and facilitate the critical 2:00 PM daily handover between early and late Shift Managers ensuring all logbooks fleet updates and outstanding cases are accurately transferred.

2. Compliance Auditing and Mortuary Standards

• Maintaining Standards: Run daily audits of mortuary practices tracking logs and cremation/ashes paperwork alongside the Mortuary Assistants and Ashes Return Specialists to guarantee a zero-error rate.
• Facility Management: Maintain day-to-day oversight of the mortuary environment ensuring sterile conditions strict infection control protocols and the dignified safe movement of the deceased.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the direct on-site point of the wider business when the Site Manager is off-site or engaged in strategic meetings.

3. HR Training and Team Development

• Staff Onboarding: Lead and monitor the practical induction processes for new ambulance crews and mortuary staff formally signing off on core competencies manual handling training dynamic risk assessments and clinical decontamination protocols.
• Performance Management: Support Shift Managers in managing shift-level performance and wellbeing. Conduct Return-to-Work (RTW) interviews manage attendance tracking and escalate formal HR or behavioural issues to the Site Manager.
• Welfare and Debriefing: Co-lead peer support and de-briefing sessions for operational crews following emotionally challenging transfers helping to foster a compassionate and resilient team culture.

4. Fleet and Logistics Co-ordination

• Logistical Optimisation: Monitor active vehicle trackers and live schedules during the core day supporting Shift Managers in resolving road closures vehicle breakdowns or route bottlenecks.
• Maintenance Schedules: Oversee localised resource efficiency by managing vehicle service records scheduling MOTs and co-ordinating ad-hoc repairs with local partners to minimise downtime.

Candidate Profile

Experience and Qualifications

• Management Experience: Minimum 23 years of supervisory or assistant management experience within a fast-paced supply chain logistics medical logistics emergency service or private ambulance sector.
• Deceased Care Exposure: Practical knowledge of funeral coroner or deceased transport protocols is highly desirable.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Sound understanding of health and safety regulations infection control and sterile environment maintenance desirable.
• Driving Licence: Clean valid UK driving licence.

Key Skills and Attributes

• High Emotional Intelligence: Ability to support and lead a team performing challenging emotionally demanding work under pressure.
• Decisiveness under Pressure: A calm logical problem-solver capable of stepping in to manage shift logistics or sudden operational bottlenecks.
• Meticulous Attention to Detail: An absolute zero-tolerance attitude toward administrative errors maintaining perfect precision in system tracking.
• Outstanding Communication: The ability to co-ordinate effectively between the Site Manager Shift Managers and diverse field-based crews.

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.

Please note we may need to undertake a vetting process through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Disclosure Scotland on new employees dependent on requirement.

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.

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Required Experience:

Manager