Plant Manager

Job title:

Plant Manager

Company

PWS Technical Services

Job description

Job Title: Plant ManagerSalary/Rate: £50,000 – £55,000Location: ScunthorpeJob Type: PermanentIndustry/Specialist Area: ConstructionClient Description:Our client is a renowned civil engineering and construction contractor. One of the leading specialists in the UK, offering in-house technical expertise in these areas utilising a variety of methods. Our client carries out a number of activities pertaining to the onshore and offshore renewable energy sector, along with underground utilities installations for numerous clients across the country.Due to an increase in contract awards, a significant forward order workload, and a dedication to continued profitable, ambitious and long-term growth across the UK, our client is now seeking to appoint a Plant Manager.Job Description:Plant ManagerThis challenging and exciting opportunity requires an experienced Plant Manager with an extensive background within the construction industry, managing a wide variety of plant and equipment, and their safe function and efficient movement.Role OverviewBased in the company’s head offices just outside Scunthorpe, this is a dedicated “hands-on” role which requires a strong interface and alignment with Plant Fitters and Mechanics in the yard and Operations teams on multiple sites. The successful candidate will be required to manage and control the company’s plant activities, ensuring that their fleet of rigs and specialist construction machinery and equipment are fit for their set purpose, are serviced and maintained regularly to avoid breakdowns on site and reach their destination safely, on time and in the most cost-effective manner. The successful candidate will need to assist the buying teams in the hiring and off hiring of plant and other pieces of equipment for site operations to run smoothly.Responsibilities

  • Plan, organise and manage the company’s plant operations and yard
  • Lead a close knit team of Fitters and Mechanics to ensure they repair, service and maintain the company’s fleet of specialist construction plant and equipment
  • Work closely with the internal operations team in order to fulfil the contractual commitments of projects in the most cost effective and efficient manner
  • Ensure suppliers are managed in accordance with agreed SLA’s and with the best terms of service, and when necessary, undertake appropriate benchmarking exercises to monitor and maintain value for money and quality
  • Analyse expenditures and other financial information in order to provide feedback to consider process improvement plans, policies, and budgets for increasing operational efficiency in relation to the plant and fleet of rigs and equipment
  • Recommend or authorise expenditure to procure relevant materials in order to increase the efficiency and service quality of the plant function
  • To ensure adequate cover is provided in the absence of any staff so that operations are not compromised
  • Manage and co-ordinate training requirements in order to ensure operational compliancy
  • Support the Operations Manager to determine priorities and allocate work to maximise output and efficiency
  • Ensure personal and team adherence to existing working practices, methods and procedures, undertaking relevant training and development activities as required

The Person

  • A good understanding of construction related plant operations, to help support the company’s requirements in these areas
  • Sufficient knowledge of QA systems, in order that implementation of relevant plant processes and procedures can be managed appropriately
  • Strong organisational skills for your team’s workload, as well as planning workloads, and schedules for all plant to cover multiple sites UK wide
  • Ability to work flexibly and make decisions quickly
  • Good communicator and the ability to work with people of all levels
  • Computer literacy relative to the requirements of the role
  • Good leadership and motivational skills

An attractive basic salary plus extensive benefits package is on offer for the successful candidate, along with longevity and security of work given the company’s commitment to growth and multiple, long running major projects.We are committed to equal opportunities. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, marital / civil partnership status, religion / belief or nationality.

Expected salary

£50000 – 55000 per year

Location

Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire

Job date

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 03:36:18 GMT

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