Plant Manager in Grantham

Energy Jobline CVL; Grantham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL seeks an experienced Plant Manager for a leading residential groundworks contractor in Grantham. You will oversee the plant fleet, coordinate movements across multiple sites, and ensure maintenance, compliance and cost efficiency to meet project demands.

The role requires strong organisational skills, knowledge of construction plant and a proactive approach to reduce downtime and optimize fleet utilisation across housing developments.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant management or coordination in groundworks/construction.
• Knowledge of construction plant and maintenance requirements.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and cost-control abilities.
• Experience maintaining records and using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple site teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the plant fleet including excavators, dumpers, rollers.
• Coordinate plant allocation and movements across sites.
• Arrange servicing, maintenance, inspections and repairs.
• Liaise with site teams, suppliers and maintenance providers.
• Monitor plant utilisation, availability and operating costs.
• Manage plant hire agreements and equipment returns.
• Maintain plant registers and service records.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and inspections.
• Coordinate repairs to minimise downtime.
• Support procurement decisions for plant purchases and replacements.
• Identify opportunities to improve fleet efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Plant management

Coordination

Maintenance planning

Cost control

Procurement support

MS Office

Site coordination

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.