Plant & Transport Manager

ERS Recruiting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Plant & Transport Manager to oversee their fleet of surfacing plant and vehicles. The ideal candidate will ensure safe, efficient transport operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. This role requires proven experience in plant and transport management, knowledge of surfacing equipment, and excellent organizational and communication skills. Competitive salary circa £55,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant and transport management, preferably in the road surfacing or civil engineering sector.
• Understanding of operator licensing, transport compliance, and construction regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company's fleet of surfacing plant and vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with legal, manufacturer, and company requirements for maintenance.
• Oversee all transport operations and manage drivers and transport staff.

Skills

Strong knowledge of surfacing plant and HGV operations

Excellent organisational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Competence in fleet management software

Education

Valid CPC (Transport Manager's Certificate of Professional Competence)

Tools

Fleet management software

Microsoft Office

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 regulations.
• Liaise with external service providers, hire companies, and workshops as needed.

Logistics and Transport

• Oversee all transport operations, ensuring the legal, safe, and timely movement of materials, asphalt, and equipment.
• Manage drivers, operators, and transport staff, ensuring compliance with working time and tachograph rules.
• Implement efficient route planning and fuel management systems to reduce costs and emissions.
• Coordinate with asphalt plants, quarries, and depots to optimise material deliveries and return logistics.

Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibility

• Promote and enforce safe working practices across all plant and transport operations.
• Ensure operator training, plant certification, and PPE compliance are up to date.
• Conduct safety audits, accident investigations, and toolbox talks as required.
• Support company sustainability goals through fuel management, low‑emission vehicles, and waste reduction initiatives.

Systems and Reporting

• Manage plant and fleet management software, ensuring accurate data on usage, maintenance, and compliance. (Software not implemented yet.)
• Produce weekly and monthly reports on plant performance, downtime, and transport utilisation.
• Manager digital tracking and telematics systems to monitor efficiency and compliance.
• Support ISO, FORS, and other industry accreditation requirements through robust recordkeeping and reporting.

Qualifications and Experience (Typical)

• Proven experience in plant and transport management, preferably in the road surfacing or civil engineering sector.
• Strong knowledge of surfacing plant (pavers, rollers, planers, etc.) and HGV operations.
• Understanding of operator licensing, transport compliance, and construction regulations.
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Competence in fleet management software and Microsoft Office.
• Valid CPC (Transport Manager's Certificate of Professional Competence) preferred.

Should you be interested in this excellent Plant & Transport Manager role, please submit your CV to Anna Maguire.

Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, occasionally due to the high volume of applications this cannot always be possible and we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. We will keep your details on file and may contact you with future opportunities.