Plant Manager

Working for a busy Groundworks Subcontractor The client is looking for an experienced Plant Manager. Previous experience as a depot or workshop manager is crucial to the role and you must have managed a team of fitters & drivers. Roles & Responsibilities: • Regular Construction site visitation for plant inspection • Organise & administrate the repair and maintenance of the plant • Tracker maintenance • Pre-delivery/ Return inspections • Collaborate with manufacturers to resolve technical issues • Coordinate & administrate LOLER and PUWER inspections of all plant • Communicate details of breakdowns and the progress of ongoing repairs at the daily briefings • Liaise with site managers to resolve plant issues and other requests where possible • Source / raise orders for parts, consumables and services etc • Follow up the progress of parts, service, and material orders to delivery • Ensure workshop consumables and fitters’ van stocks are kept at a reasonable level • Liaise with management regarding replacement & new plant • General ad-hoc workshop duties such as stock takes, waste oil collection, disposal of batteries and tyres etc • Manage health and safety of the workshop & associated yard • As Workshop Manager control and manage a small team of mechanics and drivers, instruct and manage their workload effectively • Requirements: • At least 3 years in a similar role as Workshop Manager • Successful and proven progression (fitter – supervisor - manager) • NVQ in plant maintenance or equivalent • Driving Licence - Full • Awareness of plant and vehicle legislation and policies Package: • Competitive Salary based on experience • Free Car Parking on Site • Pension • 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays • Training and development opportunities • Work equipment provided (PPE/workwear, laptop, phone) Schedule: • Monday to Friday 7:30am-4:30pm • Weekend Work – Only if necessary