Plant & Depot Coordinator

Thames Water; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company based in Kidlington seeks a dedicated Plant & Depot Coordinator. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the secure delivery of plant and signage, managing operational processes, and adhering to governance protocols. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a plant hire or operational environment within the utilities sector, a legal driving ability in the UK, and a strong understanding of budget management. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Salary from £30,000-£32,000

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a plant hire or operational environment in the utilities sector.
• Ability to legally drive in the UK and have transport.
• Experience with a forklift is desirable but not essential as training can be provided.
• Demonstrable experience in managing budgets.
• Commercial awareness and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all plant and signage/barriers are secure and delivered.
• Monitor and report maintenance of all plant and signage/barriers.
• Provide real-time visibility of holdings through SAP.
• Ensure adherence to audit and governance protocols.
• Manage plant damage procedures and maintain efficient usage.

Skills

Experience in a plant hire or operational environment

Ability to drive legally in the UK

Experience operating counterbalance or telehandler forklift

Demonstrable experience in managing budgets

Commercial awareness

Job description

We currently have a great opportunity for a career-minded individual to join our team at Kidlington as the Plant & Depot Coordinator.

What you’ll be doing as the Plant & Depot Coordinator

• Ensuring that all plant and signage/barriers are receipted, secure, delivered and collected in line with customer service levels.
• Ensuring a robust process in the monitoring, reporting, damage and maintenance of all plant and signage/barriers is in place.
• Providing real-time visibility of plant and signage/barriers holdings through SAP or related systems.
• Ensuring that controls and processes are in place and adhere to audit and governance protocols.
• Ensuring that the plant is hired and off-hired through our in-house team and/or nominated supplier to drive real-time usage, efficiency and cost control.
• Managing and co-ordinating plant damage procedures.
• Ensuring that all plants are in good working order and that necessary repairs/services are carried out in line with the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Ensuring all discrepancies are to be investigated and addressed immediately with relevant stakeholders and internal specialists.

Base Location - Kidlington - OX5 1QT.

45 hours per week Monday-Friday. 7:30 am – 5 pm.

What you should bring to the role

• Experience in a plant hire &/or operational environment in the utilities sector.
• Be able to legally drive in the UK and have your transport.
• Experience in operating either a counterbalance or telehandler forklift is desirable but essential as training can be provided.
• Demonstrable experience in managing budgets.
• Demonstrable commercial awareness and understanding.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary from between £30,000-£32,000 per annum depending on your level of experience.
• 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.