Position: Site Coordinator
Location: Cotgrave (Nottingham), with extensive travel required across the UK
Hours: Full-time, variable hours based on event schedules, with flexibility required
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
At Woodhouse, we don’t just build industry-leading temporary equine stabling and trade stand structures – we build careers.
For over 130 years, Woodhouse has been a trusted name in providing high-quality temporary structures for prestigious equestrian events, trade shows, and large-scale outdoor exhibitions. Our success is built on expertise, precision, and the dedication of our people.
Why Woodhouse? A Place for Growth and Opportunities
As a Site Coordinator, you’ll lead your team in completing smaller event builds and takedowns while supporting Site Leads on larger projects. You’ll play a key role in ensuring everything runs smoothly, safely, and to the high standards Woodhouse is known for.
This role provides the opportunity to develop strong leadership skills, gain hands-on site experience, and take on increasing responsibility within the team. If you’re looking to grow within a company that prioritises training, career progression, and long-term development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
You’ll manage your own team, oversee smaller builds, and support Site Leads on larger projects. Your focus will be on ensuring smooth operations, coordinating resources, and maintaining safety and quality across all stages of the project. You’ll take an active role in the hands-on work of the project, from erecting temporary stables and trade stands to leading your team to meet daily targets. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience and build your leadership skills, with the potential to progress into a Site Lead role.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading smaller builds and takedowns: Oversee your team to deliver smaller event builds and takedowns efficiently, ensuring all work meets Woodhouse standards.
- Supporting larger builds: Assist Site Leads with larger and more complex builds, contributing to smooth operations and timely project completion.
- Managing a Site Assistant: Oversee and mentor your Site Assistant, delegating tasks effectively, supporting skill development, and ensuring productivity.
- Workforce coordination: Delegate tasks within your team to ensure efficiency, safety, and productivity throughout the project.
- Hands-on site work: Actively participate in the erection and dismantling of temporary stables and trade stands, guiding your team to meet daily targets and deadlines.
- Material and equipment management: Ensure all tools, materials, and equipment are readily available and properly maintained for each project.
- Safety and compliance: Enforce health and safety protocols, conducting regular site checks to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.
- Problem-solving and decision-making: Resolve on-site challenges promptly to ensure smooth operations and keep the project on track.
- Reporting and communication: Keep Site Leads updated on project progress, challenges, and resource needs, ensuring seamless communication across all teams.
- Overnight stays and occasional weekend work will be required due to the nature of the role and the need to travel across the UK.
What We’re Looking For…
A dependable leader with hands-on experience in temporary structures, capable of managing teams and end ensuring smooth operations. You’ll be confident in your ability to delegate tasks, drive productivity, and uphold high standards of safety and quality. This role offers an opportunity to take on increasing leadership responsibilities, with a clear path to progress into a Site Lead role. Ideally, you will have the following key skills and requirements:
– Strong leadership and team management skills with experience in a hands-on supervisory role.
– Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
– Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.
– Good knowledge of temporary structures and site operations.
– Strong awareness of health and safety standards.
– Physically fit and comfortable working in all weather conditions.
– Excellent communication skills for liaising with Site Leads and team members.
– Experience in temporary structures, marquees, or event site work.
– Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 points).
– CSCS / MUTA Structure Safe Cards (training can be provided).
– Forklift / Telehandler / Moffett / LMF certification (desirable but not essential as full training can be given).
What we Offer
At Woodhouse, we value the contribution of every individual and are committed to providing opportunities for long-term growth. Many of our senior team members started in hands-on roles and have progressed through the company – we’ll help you do the same.
- A full-time, permanent position within an industry-leading company.
- Genuine career progression opportunities – we invest in training, mentoring, and internal promotions.
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
- Private healthcare access, including mental health support, dental, and optical care.
- A supportive, team-focused working environment, where your contributions are valued.
- Company-wide social events to foster a positive and rewarding workplace culture.