Great opportunity for a Plant Operations Lead / Plant Hire Manager based near Lancing in West Sussex Responsibilities of the Plant Operations Lead / Plant Hire Manager * Coordinate and support the day to day running of internal and external plant hire operations * Oversee the coordination between internal and external plant hire operations * Monitor equipment utilisation * Work alongside the Plant Manager to develop and implement a sustainable external hire solution * Support the Stores and Internal Hire team * Line manage the Stores Manager, Internal Hire/Stores, and External Hire functions, * Promote liaison between key stakeholders throughout the plant hire process. * Maintain awareness of incoming/outgoing plant * Monitor asset movement and operational trends * Develop and maintain monthly data Skills& Knowledge of the Plant Hire Manager * Excellent organisational and coordination skills, * Clear and direct communication style, with ability to link up activity across teams and departments * Strong attention to detail, * Working knowledge of plant/fleet/logistics operations is helpful but not essential Ideal Experience required of the Plant Operations Lead / Plant Hire Manager * Experience coordinating operational activity across multiple stakeholders * Background in managing or supporting teams * Familiarity with plant hire, supply chain, or similar sectors is helpful but not essential * Proficient with Microsoft Office tools * Comfortable using or learning business systems (e.g., ERP or asset tracking platforms) * Capable of pulling together summary reports, trackers, and shared documents * Comfortable delivering toolbox talks and contributing to departmental communications Ideal Qualifications of the Plant Operations Lead * Full UK driving licence (essential) * CSCS card (desirable) * Recognised management or supervisory training (e.g., ILM) is desirable * Business Administration or relevant vocational qualification (desirable) * GCSE English and Maths or equivalent This is a great career opportunity offering an attractive financial package Apply now