Plant Controller

Sphere Solutions Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Room to progress

Full training for new role

Competitive salary package

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Bristol is looking for a Plant Controller to manage plant hire and machinery operations. This role is ideal for those with prior experience or trainees eager to learn in a supportive environment, offering full training and opportunities for growth. Key responsibilities include customer communication, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with safety standards, making it a great entry-level opportunity in a respected construction firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant hire or machinery management preferred.
• Good IT skills and ability to handle data and documentation.
• Proactive and able to multitask; familiarity with plant and construction equipment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the hire and management of plant machinery across projects.
• Handle customer inquiries for plant and machinery hire.
• Manage service data, maintenance schedules, and breakdowns.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data handling

Job description

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I'm working with a regionally established and well-respected civil engineering contractor based in Bristol, who are currently looking to recruit a Plant Controller to support their growing operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in plant hire or machinery management, but they are also open to trainee-level candidates who are keen to learn and grow within the industry.

The Role:

As Plant Controller, you’ll be responsible for coordinating the hire and management of plant machinery across various projects, ensuring smooth communication with customers and maintaining up-to-date servicing and compliance records.

Key Duties Include:

• Handling customer enquiries for plant and machinery hire (internal and external)
• Scheduling delivery, collection, and maintenance of plant equipment
• Managing service data, maintenance schedules, and breakdowns
• Ensuring all statutory checks and safety inspections are carried out on time
• Liaising with engineers, site teams, and suppliers
• Supporting general administrative tasks within the plant department

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in a plant controller or similar role (preferred but not essential)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Good IT skills and confident handling data and documentation
• A proactive approach and ability to multitask
• Familiarity with plant and construction equipment is an advantage

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a reputable and growing civil engineering firm
• Supportive working environment with room to progress
• Full training for those new to the role
• Competitive salary package, depending on experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Customer Service

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

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