Trainee Plant Equipment Controller

Diverse Talent Solutions Ltd; Hemington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary review

Annual bonus (discretionary)

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Life assurance x3

Cruise discounts

Group personal pension

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Diverse Talent Solutions Ltd is seeking a Trainee Plant Equipment Controller in the UK. The role focuses on planning maintenance, coordinating repairs, and monitoring costs to maximise equipment uptime.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and a practical approach to resolving issues to minimise downtime. A progressive career path and supportive environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational capabilities to plan multiple tasks and priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication with engineers, sites and management.
• Ability to quickly identify and resolve issues to minimise downtime.
• Meticulous record-keeping and reporting to track maintenance activities.
• Motivation to learn and progress in plant equipment control.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate routine maintenance schedules for plant and container handling machinery.
• Manage and prioritise repairs and breakdowns, assigning tasks to service providers.
• Monitor costs and ensure invoices align with repair estimates.
• Serve as main conduit between terminals, engineers and management with clear updates.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repair times and downtime.
• Ensure service activities comply with health and safety and company policies.
• Produce reports on equipment performance, schedules and outcomes to identify improvements.
• Challenge suppliers on costs and seek value and efficiency.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Career development

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation who is growing year on year. If you are looking for a career and future progression then read on .My client is one of the fastest growing transport companies in the UK. They offer a dynamic working environment and prospects to progress within the business. Due to continued success, they are now looking to recruit a Trainee Plant Equipment Controller.

Working hours - Monday - Friday 07.00 - 16.00 / 09.00 - 18.00 rotating

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate routine maintenance schedules for specialised plant and container handling machinery, ensuring timely servicing to prevent breakdowns and maximize equipment uptime.
• Manage and prioritise repairs and breakdowns, assigning tasks to service providers based on urgency and availability, and ensuring repairs are completed promptly and to a high standard.
• Monitor and manage cost, ensuring that invoices are in line with estimates for repairs
• Act as the main point of contact between terminals, engineers, and management, providing clear and concise updates on equipment status, repair progress, and any potential issues.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities, including engineer time, and equipment downtime.
• Ensure all service activities are carried out in compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Produce reports on equipment performance, service schedules, and repair outcomes, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Challenge suppliers on costs and

Skills/Experience

• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively liaise with engineers, site, and management.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly and effectively, minimising equipment downtime.
• High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in record-keeping and reporting
• Desire to succeed and develop your career

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Annual salary review
• Annual bonus (discretionary)
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1
• Life assurance cover x3 from day 1 and up to age 66
• Big discounts on cruises for yourself, family and friends
• Group personal pension
• Employee assistance programme