Plant Manager

Location Northwood
Discipline: Plant Hire, Construction Equipment, Non Mechanical, Heavy Plant
Associated job titles: Branch Manager, Service Manager, Assistant Manager, Depot Manager
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £50k - 60k per year + company car
Contact name: Rachel Simpson

Contact email: Rachel.simpson@pathrecruitment.com
Contact phone: 01933 667229
Job ref: 62070
Published: about 11 hours ago

An established construction support business is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee the daily operations of a busy plant yard near Northwood. Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience, plus vehicle.

Benefits:

  • Up to £60,000 salary depending on experience
  • 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
  • Company Car
  • Monday to Friday working hours

The Company:

An award-winning UK construction services company is looking for a Plant Manager to lead and optimise yard and equipment operations. With over 30 years' experience, the business delivers fully integrated construction solutions and continuously evolves to support projects efficiently and safely.

Duties of the Plant Manager

  • As the plant manager, you will oversee the day-to-day plant yard operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and high standards.
  • Lead and motivate a mixed, long-standing team.
  • Oversee the Hire Desk and ensure plant, tools, and non-mechanical hire equipment are available and hire-ready.
  • Manage servicing, repairs, inspections, and compliance across a wide equipment portfolio including formwork, falsework, excavators, small plant, lifting equipment, welfare units, and concrete pumps.
  • Work closely with the Transport Manager on maintenance, vehicle safety checks, and O Licence compliance.
  • Maintain accurate records for testing, hire readiness, damages, and compliance.
  • Drive continuous improvement and recover chargeable damages where applicable.

About You

  • Proven experience in plant yard or equipment operations management.
  • Strong people management and leadership skills.
  • Experience with formwork and non-mechanical hire equipment preferred, but will also consider candidates with plant hire background.
  • You will have previously worked as a plant manager, yard manager, depot manager, site manager, service manager, yard supervisor or similar.
  • Strong understanding of health & safety, transport, and equipment compliance.

Apply for the plant manager role today, or contact us on 01933 667229 or rachel.simpson@pathrecruitment.com

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