Plant Coordinator

Corrie Recruitment; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Plant Coordinator in Inverness, Scotland. This full-time role focuses on managing plant operations while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate must possess experience in plant coordination and compliance, with strong communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of safety standards and project management tools are essential. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to live construction projects while spearheading efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a plant, procurement, or logistics coordination role.
• Strong knowledge of plant compliance, servicing, and safety requirements.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage plant requests from site teams.
• Maintain accurate computerised plant records.
• Ensure all plant complies with safety standards.

Skills

Plant compliance knowledge

Procurement coordination experience

Construction environment experience

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant Purchasing, Plant, or Logistics qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Plant management software

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

We are recruiting for a Plant Coordinator to support the efficient operation and control of company-owned and hired plant and equipment across live construction projects. This role is key to ensuring that all plant operations are cost-effective, fully compliant, and safely managed, while supporting project delivery through effective planning, coordination, and supplier liaison.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and manage plant requests from site teams
• Raise and place plant hire and plant movement orders
• Maintain accurate computerised plant records and tracking systems
• Monitor all company and hired plant for traceability and serviceability
• Ensure all plant complies with current legislation and safety standards
• Support and maintain plant servicing, calibration, and inspection programmes
• Prevent use of any plant with expired inspections, calibration, or PAT
• Assist with monthly plant reporting and site plant level controls
• Support daily lorry and vehicle allocation planning
• Order and manage spare parts and consumable stock levels
• Liaise with managers to ensure plant availability and efficient utilisation
• Return surplus hired plant promptly
• Attend site as required to support plant operations

Requirements

Essential

• Experience in a plant, procurement, or logistics coordination role
• Strong knowledge of plant compliance, servicing, and safety requirements
• Experience in a construction or civil engineering environment
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001
• CSCS Card

Desirable

• Relevant Purchasing, Plant, or Logistics qualification
• Experience using plant management or fleet software
• Understanding of costing and project management tools

How to Apply

To apply or find out more information please email your fully up-to-date CV.

Corrie Recruitment Ltd operates as an Employment Agency and as an Employment Business. You must be a UK resident or have proof of right to work in the UK.