Plant Manager

Plant Manager – Construction Plant

Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire (with site travel)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Plant Manager to join an established construction plant business based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and utilisation of a large construction plant and machinery fleet, overseeing both the plant yard and workshop as well as equipment operating across multiple construction sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Plant Manager with a background in construction, civil engineering, groundworks or reinforced concrete frames.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the company's construction plant and machinery fleet across multiple sites.

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the plant yard and workshop.

Coordinate plant allocation, movements, servicing and repairs.

Manage workshop engineers, fitters and yard personnel.

Liaise with site managers and contracts managers to ensure plant availability.

Monitor fleet utilisation, maintenance expenditure and external hire costs.

Ensure all machinery meets relevant health and safety

requirements, including LOLER and PUWER.

Oversee breakdowns, preventative maintenance and statutory inspections.

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Support plant purchasing, replacement and investment decisions.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Plant Manager, Fleet Manager or similar within construction.

Strong knowledge of heavy construction plant and machinery.

Experience managing plant across multiple construction sites.

Previous experience overseeing workshop and yard operations.

Good understanding of plant maintenance, servicing and compliance.

Strong leadership, organisational and commercial management skills.

Full UK driving licence.

Experience within RC frames, groundworks, civil engineering or major construction projects would be particularly advantageous.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Permanent position with an established construction business.

Senior role with responsibility for both depot and site-based plant operations.

Opportunity to develop and improve plant operations across the business.

Apply now for further information or a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity