Plant Operations Lead

Aldwych Consulting; Brighton; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in Tasmania seeks a Plant Operations Lead to oversee daily operations, coordinate internal and external plant hire, and drive operational improvements. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills and experience in logistics or fleet operations. A full UK driving licence is essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coordinate people, equipment, and processes.
• Experience managing or supporting operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day plant hire operations.
• Monitor utilisation and drive improvements.
• Line manage stores and hire teams.

Skills

Strong coordination and organisational skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Job description

Job ref : BBBH3989_1757058882

Published : about 1 hour ago

Startdate : 22 / 09 / 2025

We're working with a civil engineering contractor to recruit a Plant Operations Lead . This role is ideal for someone with excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to coordinate people, equipment, and processes in a fast-paced environment.

You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of internal and external plant hire operations, ensuring clear planning, efficient utilisation of assets, and smooth collaboration across teams. Supporting the Plant Manager, you'll play a key part in driving operational improvements, supporting compliance, and managing both internal and external supply arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily plant hire operations, minimising downtime and duplication
• Monitoring utilisation, investigating losses / damages, and driving improvements
• Supporting compliance, toolbox talks, and departmental communications
• Line managing stores and hire teams, with oversight of fleet / workshop functions when needed
• Developing supplier agreements and supporting stock control for better cost efficiency

What we're looking for

• Strong coordination and organisational skills with a practical approach
• Background in plant hire, logistics, or fleet operations (desirable but not essential)
• Experience managing or supporting operational teams
• Proficiency with MS Office and business / asset systems
• Full UK driving licence (essential)