Plant Operations Manager

Aldwych Consulting; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor seeks a Plant Operations Manager to coordinate daily plant hire operations and oversee operational teams in Shoreham-by-Sea. Candidates should have strong organisational skills and preferably a background in plant hire or logistics. A full UK driving licence is essential. The role offers a dynamic work environment aimed at minimizing downtime and enhancing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong coordination and organisational skills with a practical approach.
• Experience managing or supporting operational teams.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily plant hire operations, minimising downtime and duplication.
• Monitoring utilisation, investigating losses/damages, and driving improvements.
• Supporting compliance, toolbox talks, and departmental communications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Coordination skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Management experience

Job description

Overview

We\'re working with a civil engineering contractor to recruit a Plant Operations Manager. This role is ideal for someone with excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to coordinate people, equipment, and processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily plant hire operations, minimising downtime and duplication
• Monitoring utilisation, investigating losses/damages, and driving improvements
• Supporting compliance, toolbox talks, and departmental communications
• Line managing stores and hire teams, with oversight of fleet/workshop functions when needed
• Developing supplier agreements and supporting stock control for better cost efficiency

What we\'re looking for

• Strong coordination and organisational skills with a practical approach
• Background in plant hire, logistics, or fleet operations (desirable but not essential)
• Experience managing or supporting operational teams
• Proficiency with MS Office and business/asset systems
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, apply now!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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