Plant & Farm Manager

Curve Recruitment; Buntingford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Curve Recruitment are pleased to be working with a long-established developer in the region and are recruiting a hands-on Plant & Farm Manager to oversee the management and maintenance of company plant, machinery, fleet vehicles and wider farm facilities in Buntingford. This role offers ownership of plant and fleet operations alongside upkeep of farm buildings, storage areas and grounds.

Agricultural experience and a solid understanding of plant machinery and maintenance are beneficial for

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Plant Manager, Plant & Fleet Manager or similar position.
• Good understanding of plant machinery, maintenance requirements and statutory inspections.
• Experience coordinating servicing, repairs and vehicle maintenance.
• Agricultural or farming experience would be beneficial.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and alongside operational teams.
• Hands-on approach to problem-solving and managing competing priorities.
• High standards of health and safety, organisation and personal presentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage company plant, machinery, tools and associated equipment, arranging servicing, repairs and statutory inspections.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, including servicing, repairs and MOTs, liaising with the company buyer and external suppliers.
• Ensure all plant and vehicles are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition, with accurate inspection and maintenance records kept up to date.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across all plant, equipment and facilities.
• Oversee the upkeep of farm buildings, storage areas, tracks and surrounding grounds, ensuring they remain safe, clean and presentable.
• Work closely with operational teams, drivers, groundworkers and labourers regarding the use and management of company-owned plant, tools and vehicles.
• Liaise with the tenant farmer and external contractors regarding the upkeep of the wider farm and grounds.
• Assist with grain lorry loading when required.
• Identify and resolve maintenance issues, taking a proactive and practical approach to keeping operations running smoothly.

Skills

Plant management

Fleet maintenance

Health & safety

Coordination

Job description

Plant & Farm Manager

£45,000 + Package

Buntingford

Curve Recruitment are pleased to be working with a long-established and highly regarded developer with a strong reputation for quality and a well-established presence in the region.

They are now looking to appoint a hands‑on Plant & Farm Manager to take responsibility for the management and maintenance of company plant, machinery, fleet vehicles and wider farm facilities.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to take ownership of plant and fleet operations alongside the upkeep of the farm buildings, storage areas and grounds. The position would suit someone with a background in plant or fleet management who takes pride in maintaining high standards across the board. Agricultural experience would be beneficial, alongside a good understanding of plant machinery and vehicle maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage company plant, machinery, tools and associated equipment, arranging servicing, repairs and statutory inspections.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, including servicing, repairs and MOTs, liaising with the company buyer and external suppliers.
• Ensure all plant and vehicles are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition, with accurate inspection and maintenance records kept up to date.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across all plant, equipment and facilities.
• Oversee the upkeep of farm buildings, storage areas, tracks and surrounding grounds, ensuring they remain safe, clean and presentable.
• Work closely with operational teams, drivers, groundworkers and labourers regarding the use and management of company‑owned plant, tools and vehicles.
• Liaise with the tenant farmer and external contractors regarding the upkeep of the wider farm and grounds.
• Assist with grain lorry loading when required.
• Identify and resolve maintenance issues, taking a proactive and practical approach to keeping operations running smoothly.

About You

• Previous experience in a Plant Manager, Plant & Fleet Manager or similar position.
• Good understanding of plant machinery, maintenance requirements and statutory inspections.
• Experience coordinating servicing, repairs and vehicle maintenance.
• A mechanical background within plant or vehicles would be advantageous.
• Agricultural or farming experience would be beneficial.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and alongside operational teams.
• A hands‑on approach to problem‑solving, with the ability to use initiative and manage competing priorities.
• High standards of health and safety, organisation and personal presentation.