Assistant Plant Manager

THG Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

THG Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager in Guildford to support the Plant Manager with coordinating plant and equipment across multiple live construction projects.

The role covers plant allocation, servicing, maintenance, compliance, breakdowns, hire management and cost control, acting as a key contact between the plant department and site teams to ensure projects have the right equipment when needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate plant allocation across live construction projects.
• Oversee servicing, maintenance and compliance of plant equipment.
• Manage hire, costs and budget monitoring for plant dept.
• Act as main liaison between plant department and site teams to ensure equipment availability.

Job description

Assistant Plant Manager Required

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Reporting to: Plant Manager

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

My client is an established groundworks and civil engineering contractor, delivering residential and commercial projects across London & The South.

The business undertakes a broad range of works including groundworks, infrastructure, drainage, foundations, substructures, external works and Section 278 works, supported by its own fleet of plant, machinery and equipment.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint an Assistant Plant Manager to support the management of its busy plant department.

Working closely with the Plant Manager, you will help coordinate the company's plant and equipment across multiple live construction projects.

This is a hands‑on role covering plant allocation, servicing, maintenance, compliance, breakdowns, hire management and cost control.

You’ll be a key point of contact between the plant department and site teams, helping ensure projects have the right equipment available when they need it.