Description:
About Us:
We are a leading plant hire and machinery rental company specialising in providing high-performance equipment such as Excavators, Rollers, Water Trucks, Graders, and more. With a reputation built on reliability and service excellence, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Manager to lead our operations and support our continued growth.
Position Overview:
The Plant Manager will oversee the full operational management of our rental fleet and workforce. This includes supervising mechanics, ensuring timely maintenance, sourcing parts, managing machine operators, and actively securing new work by building relationships with customers and contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations of plant machinery and staff.
- Manage and lead a team of mechanics, ensuring efficient repair and servicing of equipment.
- Source and procure quality parts at competitive prices to minimise downtime.
- Schedule and manage machine operators, monitor performance, and enforce safety compliance.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance, usage, and job allocations.
- Develop client relationships and actively source new business opportunities.
- Monitor plant utilisation and maximise rental productivity.
- Collaborate with the finance and admin team for invoicing, quotations, and fleet reporting.
Requirements:
- Plant/Machinery Managemen: 5 to 6 years
- Strong Technical Knowledge Of Heavy-Duty Construction Machinery: 5 to 6 years
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in plant/machinery management or a similar role.
- Strong technical knowledge of heavy-duty construction machinery.
- Proven experience in staff supervision and workflow coordination.
- Excellent sourcing, negotiation, and inventory management skills.
- Ability to identify and close rental opportunities with contractors and developers.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Valid code 10 driver’s licence.
- Candidates with a mechanical background or qualifications will be given preference