Plant & Transport Manager

ERS Recruiting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Plant and Transport Manager to oversee the company's fleet of surfacing plant and transport operations in Borehamwood. This role involves managing equipment deployment across projects and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. The ideal candidate should have experience with fleet management and a strong understanding of relevant regulations. The position offers a salary of circa £55,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a fleet of surfacing plant and vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company's fleet of surfacing plant and transport operations.
• Coordinate deployment of plant and transport assets across projects.
• Ensure compliance with legal, manufacturer, and company requirements.

Job description

PLANT & TRANSPORT MANAGER

BOREHAMWOOD

SALARY CIRCA £55,000 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Role Overview

The Plant and Transport Manager is responsible for managing the company’s fleet of surfacing plant, vehicles, and transport operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective support for all of the surfacing projects. This includes the management of asphalt pavers, rollers, planers, sweepers, wagons, low loaders, and light commercial vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Plan, coordinate, and control the deployment of all plant and transport assets across surfacing projects.
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure equipment availability aligns with daily surfacing schedules.
• Oversee plant movements between depots and sites, ensuring compliance with load and route regulations.
• Manage daily dispatch operations, ensuring efficient turnaround of wagons, low-loaders, and ancillary vehicles.

Maintenance and Compliance

• Ensure all surfacing plant and vehicles are maintained, serviced, and inspected in accordance with legal, manufacturer, and company requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date records for MOT, LOLER, PUWER, operator licenses, and insurance.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime during surfacing operations.
• Ensure all equipment meets health, safety, and environmental standards, including noise, dust, and emission re...