Plant Coordinator

JN Bentley; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

JN Bentley, a leading civil engineering and construction firm, is seeking a Plant Coordinator to join our Skipton head office. You’ll be central to the Central Hire Desk, ensuring the right plant and equipment is available when and where it is needed, by coordinating with site teams, suppliers and internal departments.

You will maximise internal fleet use, arrange planned servicing and inspections, and oversee hire records while building strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to changing requirements.
• Knowledge of plant operations and fleet maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate plant and equipment hire and off-hire to meet site needs.
• Maximise use of internal fleet and deploy equipment appropriately.
• Coordinate servicing and maintenance to maximise fleet availability.
• Arrange inspections and monitor compliance for safety.
• Coordinate breakdowns and repairs with teams and suppliers.
• Maintain hire and fleet records and build supplier relationships.
• Review costs and performance to identify improvements.
• Handle enquiries from operational teams through to resolution.

Skills

Organisational skills

Coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Plant systems

Job description

JN Bentley is a leading civil engineering and construction organisation employing over 2,500 people across the UK. Working in partnership with clients including South West Water, National Grid, Yorkshire Water, United Utilities and the Environment Agency, we deliver essential infrastructure projects that support communities and the environment while maintaining an excellent reputation for quality, innovation and collaboration.

Do you have experience in plant hire, fleet coordination or construction equipment? Are you ready for your next opportunity?

JN Bentley is looking for a Plant Coordinator to join our team at our head office in Skipton. You’ll play a key role within our Central Hire Desk, ensuring our operational teams have the right plant and equipment, in the right place, at the right time. Working closely with site teams, suppliers and colleagues, you’ll coordinate day-to-day plant requirements and support the management of our internal plant fleet.

As a Plant Coordinator, You Will

• Coordinate plant and equipment hire and off-hire, ensuring operational teams receive the right equipment when needed.
• Maximise the use of our internal plant fleet and deploy our own equipment wherever appropriate.
• Coordinate planned servicing and preventative maintenance to support fleet availability and minimise downtime.
• Arrange statutory inspections and monitor compliance to keep equipment safe and ready for use.
• Coordinate breakdowns and repairs with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Maintain accurate hire, order and fleet records within our systems.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers to support a responsive and reliable service.
• Review hire costs, fleet utilisation and supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Take ownership of enquiries from operational teams through to resolution.

What You’ll Need

• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to changing operational requirements.
• Problem-solving skills and the confidence to take ownership of enquiries.
• Knowledge of plant and fleet maintenance procedures.
• Understanding of plant operations and fleet compliance.
• Confidence using systems to maintain accurate hire, order and fleet records.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and operational teams.

What’s In It For You

Enjoy hybrid working from our Skipton office, a competitive salary, and a fantastic working culture. We offer a supportive environment and access to a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits. To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.