On-site Plant Manager: Asset Control & Efficiency

Leo Lynch Group; Naas; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leo Lynch is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the management, maintenance, tracking and deployment of construction plant, tools and equipment across projects in Naas, Co. Kildare.

You will ensure assets are safely maintained, available and cost-efficient, working with project teams, suppliers and service providers, and using Hilti ON!Track and other asset systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of plant management experience in construction, strong leadership, budgeting and safety expertise,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in plant management within the construction industry.
• Proven experience managing construction equipment and heavy machinery.
• Strong knowledge of equipment maintenance planning and asset lifecycle management.
• Experience using Hilti ON!Track asset management software.
• Good understanding of construction health and safety regulations.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Valid driver's licence (REQUIRED).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company's fleet of construction plant, machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Oversee the allocation, mobilization, and demobilization of plant and equipment to project sites.
• Maintain accurate asset records using Hilti ON!Track.
• Monitor equipment utilization and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Schedule preventative maintenance, servicing, inspections, and repairs.
• Ensure all plant complies with health, safety, and statutory inspection requirements.
• Coordinate equipment breakdowns and emergency repairs to minimize project downtime.
• Manage equipment procurement, disposal, and replacement planning.
• Conduct regular plant audits and inventory checks.
• Monitor fuel usage, operating costs, maintenance expenses, and plant performance.
• Investigate missing, damaged, or underutilized assets and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with project managers, site managers, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure equipment availability.
• Manage external suppliers, service providers, and equipment rental companies.
• Prepare monthly reports on plant utilization, maintenance, costs, and asset performance.
• Develop and implement procedures for effective plant management and asset control.
• Supervise plant yard personnel, mechanics, and equipment coordinators where applicable.

Skills

Asset management

Leadership

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Inventory management

Asset lifecycle management

Prioritization

Tools

Hilti ON!Track

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Leo Lynch is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the management, maintenance, tracking and deployment of construction plant, tools and equipment across projects in Naas, Co. Kildare.

You will ensure assets are safely maintained, available and cost-efficient, working with project teams, suppliers and service providers, and using Hilti ON!Track and other asset systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of plant management experience in construction, strong leadership, budgeting and safety expertise,