Plant Manager(45 Hours)
Datum Groundworks Ltd
Reports to: Ops Manager
Location: Datum Operations Office, Betteshanger Country Park, Deal, CT14 0BF (Kent)
Hours: 7:30am – 5pm
The Plant Manager would be responsible for all phases of plant operations within the business for both owned and hired plant. They will work closely with both the procurement and construction teams to increase profitability and performance of all plant operations.
This role is critical to ensuring the availability of high-quality, cost-effective equipment while maintaining strong supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with company standards. The Plant Buyer plays a key role in supporting project timelines, controlling costs, and optimizing operational efficiency.
Responsibilities will consist of but not exhaustive to the below:
● Overseeing all the operational activities of both owned and hired plant.
● Controlling expenditure and managing requirements within set budgets and timescales.
● Preparing performance reports for senior management.
● Reporting cost evaluations for hire requirements to senior management.
● Building effective relationships with suppliers and site teams.
● Developing and implementing a detailed maintenance program for plant and accessories.
● Maintaining a store's inventory for all plant accessories and associated site sundries.
● Maintaining accurate administrative records.
● Raise all plant hire purchase orders and communicate logistics with site team.
● Negotiate terms and pricing arrangements with suppliers.
● Identify cost saving opportunities without compromising continuity of works.
Thriving on responsibility and taking initiative are essential for this demanding and rewarding role.
You will need to be comfortable working within a fast-paced environment and have excellent organisational skills.
You will need to be able to take a proactive approach to continuously maintaining and improving plant operations where necessary. Therefore, the need to have good communication skills and the ability to liaise concisely with all levels of colleagues and suppliers is paramount.
A background in Construction would be advantageous.
The candidate must have experience and extensive knowledge of construction plant and be able to provide evidence of the capability to manage plant operations.
Salary is negotiable dependent upon experience - £35-£40,000
Please send your CV to
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person