Plant Operations Manager

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in Shoreham-by-Sea is seeking a Plant Operations Manager to oversee plant hire operations. The ideal candidate has strong organisational skills and experience in coordinating people and processes. Responsibilities include daily operations, compliance support, and supplier management. A full UK driving licence is required, and the company values diversity in its workforce.

Qualifications

• Background in plant hire, logistics, or fleet operations is desirable but not essential.
• Experience managing or supporting operational teams is beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily plant hire operations, minimising downtime.
• Monitoring utilisation, investigating losses/damages.
• Developing supplier agreements for better cost efficiency.

Skills

Strong coordination and organisational skills

Proficiency with MS Office

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.

You\'ll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of internal and external plant hire operations, ensuring clear planning, efficient utilisation of assets, and smooth collaboration across teams. Supporting the Plant Manager, you\'ll play a key part in driving operational improvements, supporting compliance, and managing both internal and external supply arrangements.

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

Qualifications

• 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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