Plant Operations Lead

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist construction company in Horsham is seeking a proven Plant Operations Lead to coordinate day-to-day plant hire operations. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driving license, some management training, and experience in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a salary of £40-45k depending on experience, 25 days holiday, pension up to 10%, and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 Days holiday + BH

Pension up to 10% match

Private healthcare

Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• CSCS card is desirable.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g., SSSTS, LOLER/PUWER awareness).
• Experience coordinating operational activity in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day running of plant hire operations.
• Oversee planning and responsibilities to minimize duplication.
• Monitor equipment utilization and reduce idle assets.
• Work with the Plant Manager on external hire solutions.

Skills

Coordination of plant hire operations

Team management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Business systems (ERP, asset tracking)

Education

Management or supervisory training (e.g., ILM)

Job description

Overview

Bennett and Game are currently partnering with a specialist Civils & Construction company who due to continued success are looking to employ a proven Plant Supervisor / Plant Operations professional to join and lead their Horsham site.

Plant Operations Lead – Job Overview

Coordinate and support the day to day running of internal and external plant hire operations, ensuring the team have oversight, structure, and timely follow through aligning day to day team activity with forecasted plans.

Oversee the coordination between internal and external plant hire operations, ensuring consistent planning, clear responsibilities, and minimal duplication or delays.

Monitor equipment utilisation and support the team in reducing idle or underperforming assets, making recommendations accordingly.

Follow up on out of the ordinary requirements, for example; damages, losses, and investigation of these, including tracking, reporting, identifying trends, supporting minimisation efforts, and contributing to toolbox talks and briefings.

Work alongside the Plant Manager to develop and implement a sustainable external hire solution that supports flexibility and cost efficiency, whilst maintaining internal supply as a priority.

Plant Operations Lead – Job Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• CSCS card (desirable).
• Recognised management or supervisory training (e.g., ILM) is desirable.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g., SSSTS, LOLER/PUWER awareness, hire systems, health & safety).
• Comfortable delivering toolbox talks and contributing to departmental communications.
• Proven experience coordinating operational activity across multiple stakeholders, ideally in a fast-paced setting.
• Background in managing or supporting teams, with a practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Comfortable using or learning business systems (e.g., ERP or asset tracking platforms).

Plant Operations Lead – Salary & Benefits

£40-45k salary DOE

25 Days holiday + BH

Pension up to 10% match

Private healthcare and Phone

Annual discretionary bonus

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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