Job ID: AD49
Job title: Plant & Asset Manager
Industry: Tool and Plant Hire
Location: Scorrier, Cornwall
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per year (negotiable, based on experience)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday (no weekends!)
Are you a proactive and organised professional with a passion for plant and vehicle operations? Are you looking for a role that offers challenge, variety, and long-term growth? This could be the perfect role for you!
Rhodium Consulting are delighted to be working with one of the Southwest’s leading groundworks contractors, they invest in cutting-edge equipment and their people. With brand-new offices and an expanding plant fleet, there’s never been a better time to join them.
What they can offer:
* A clear, defined career path
* Paid training and development opportunities
* A supportive and forward-thinking work environment
* A competitive salary and benefits package
About the Role
As Plant & Asset Manager, you’ll play a key role in our Plant Department, ensuring the smooth operation of our assets and facilities. You’ll lead the day-to-day management of the plant equipment, vehicles, and tools—approximately 800 pieces of plant, 6 HGVs, 200 vans, and more.
You’ll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers, keeping our systems up to date, ensuring compliance, and helping us grow with confidence.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Oversee the tracking and management of all plant and vehicle assets
* Maintain certification records and asset databases
* Work with our workshop team (manager + 5 fitters)
* Coordinate new equipment purchases and logistics
* Organise signwriting and GPS installations
* Manage asset movement between sites
* Liaise with suppliers and contractors
* Produce monthly reports and attend regular meetings
* Handle invoice approvals and resolve queries
* Manage lifting equipment testing and certification
* Oversee the plant office and administrative functions
What We're Looking For
We’re seeking a motivated, organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a background in managing plant, parts, or vehicle operations.
You’ll Need:
* At least 1 year of experience in a Plant, Parts, or Vehicle role (essential)
* Proven track record of running or managing a busy plant department
* Strong organisational and managerial skills
* Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
* A proactive, problem-solving mindset
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates