Plant Manager

Kenton Black Limited; Grantham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited in Grantham, Lincolnshire, is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee the management, maintenance and allocation of the plant fleet across residential groundworks projects.

You will coordinate plant movements between sites, arrange servicing and repairs, maintain registers and compliance records, and help drive cost efficiency and fleet reliability for a growing contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant management or coordination in groundworks.
• Knowledge of construction plant and maintenance requirements.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and cost-control abilities.
• Proficient in records management and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Managing the company's plant fleet, including excavators, dumpers, rollers and other construction equipment.
• Coordinating plant allocation and movements across multiple sites.
• Arranging servicing, maintenance, inspections and repairs.
• Liasing with site teams, suppliers, hire companies and maintenance providers.
• Monitoring plant utilisation, availability and operating costs.
• Managing plant hire agreements, off-hires and equipment returns.
• Maintaining accurate plant registers, service records and compliance documentation.
• Ensuring equipment meets health and safety requirements and statutory inspection standards.
• Managing breakdowns and coordinating repairs to minimise site downtime.
• Supporting procurement decisions for plant purchases, hire and replacement.
• Identifying opportunities to improve fleet efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Plant management

Plant coordination

MS Office

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Cost control

Multi-site coordination

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Plant Manager – Residential Groundworks
Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire

An established residential groundworks contractor with an annual turnover of approximately £40m is looking to recruit an experienced Plant Manager to oversee the management, maintenance and allocation of plant and machinery across its operations.

The business delivers groundworks and infrastructure packages across residential housing developments and is seeking a proactive, organised individual to ensure plant and equipment are managed efficiently, maintained to a high standard and available to meet project demands.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Managing the company's plant fleet, including excavators, dumpers, rollers and other construction equipment.
• Coordinating plant allocation and movements across multiple sites.
• Arranging servicing, maintenance, inspections and repairs.
• Liaising with site teams, suppliers, hire companies and maintenance providers.
• Monitoring plant utilisation, availability and operating costs.
• Managing plant hire agreements, off-hires and equipment returns.
• Maintaining accurate plant registers, service records and compliance documentation.
• Ensuring equipment meets health and safety requirements and statutory inspection standards.
• Managing breakdowns and coordinating repairs to minimise site downtime.
• Supporting procurement decisions for plant purchases, hire and replacement.
• Identifying opportunities to improve fleet efficiency and reduce costs.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in plant management, plant coordination or a similar role, ideally within groundworks or construction.
• Knowledge of construction plant, machinery and maintenance requirements.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good commercial awareness and cost-control abilities.
• Competent in maintaining records and using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple site teams.

The Opportunity:

• Join an established £40m residential groundworks contractor.
• Take responsibility for plant operations across a range of housing developments.
• Play a key role in improving plant utilisation, reliability and cost efficiency.
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing business.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for a confidential discussion.