Plant Manager

Calco Services Limited; Greater London, Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the South East is seeking a skilled Plant Manager to oversee operations at their Surrey office. The role involves managing plant and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and leading a dedicated team. This position offers a competitive salary, career progression, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term stability with a reputable contractor

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Plant Manager or similar role in civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of plant equipment and logistics.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and maintenance of all plant and equipment.
• Lead a team ensuring high safety and efficiency standards.
• Manage procurement and supply chain for plant and equipment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Health & safety regulations knowledge

Job description

Plant Manager

Location: Surrey (TW16 7DX)
Salary: up to £85k

Join a Respected Leader in the Industry
Our client, a well-established and highly respected contractor operating across the South East, is seeking a Plant Manager to join their team on a permanent basis, based at their Surrey office.

With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation, this company has built lasting relationships across commercial, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors. As their business continues to grow, they are now looking for a skilled and proactive Plant Manager to oversee the efficient operation, maintenance, and compliance of their plant and equipment fleet.

The Role

As the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s plant department, including procurement, maintenance scheduling, asset tracking, and ensuring all machinery and equipment is operating safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on and strategic role, where you will work closely with site teams, suppliers, and senior management to support project delivery across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the management, maintenance, and logistical planning of all plant and equipment.
• Lead a team of fitters, drivers, and support staff, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency.
• Monitor equipment usage and availability to meet project requirements and minimise downtime.
• Ensure all plant is regularly serviced, inspected, and compliant with current legislation and company policies.
• Manage procurement and supply chain for plant and equipment, including hiring and purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and equipment movement.
• Implement and monitor plant-related health and safety practices across all sites.
• Support the development and implementation of plant strategy in line with business goals.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Plant Manager or in a similar plant/equipment leadership role within civil engineering / Groundworks.
• Strong understanding of plant equipment, servicing, logistics, and health & safety regulations.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term stability with a reputable contractor.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
• Supportive and professional working environment.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity OR are keen to apply you can do so by contacting Sadie Martin via [e-mail]. You can also apply directly via this advert.