Role: Plant Manager
Location: North London
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
Why This Role
Due to continued growth, Spencer & James Recruitment are working in partnership with a well-established multi-disciplinary main contractor to recruit an experienced Plant Manager.
This is a key operational role supporting multiple live projects, ensuring plant, equipment, and materials are managed efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively across sites.
If you are experienced in plant control, warehouse management, and supporting site operations within a main contractor environment, this role offers long-term stability and progression.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Managing the day-to-day operation of the company’s plant, warehouse, and stores
* Overseeing company-owned plant and equipment, ensuring accurate tracking and availability
* Carrying out weekly, monthly, and quarterly plant and stock takes
* Managing deliveries, returns, and site clearances in line with project requirements
* Updating the plant management system (e.g. Hilti or equivalent) when plant is issued, returned, purchased, or written off
* Testing and refurbishing returned plant where possible and arranging external refurbishment when required
* Producing and issuing monthly plant availability reports to Project and Site Managers
* Liaising with Procurement and Logistics teams to coordinate plant deliveries and returns
* Ensuring all plant and materials are stored safely, securely, and in compliance with SHEQ requirements
* Reporting damaged, lost, or unusable plant and materials in line with company procedures
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience in a Plant Manager, Plant Coordinator, or Stores Manager role within construction
* Experience working for a main contractor or within a multi-disciplinary construction environment
* Strong knowledge of construction plant, tools, and materials
* Experience using plant or asset management systems
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* A proactive, detail-focused approach with a strong safety mindset
What’s In It for You
* Competitive Salary: Dependent on experience
* Stability & Progression: Long-term role with a growing main contractor
* Support & Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Positive Work Culture: Join a professional, supportive operational team
* Benefits: Company pension, annual leave, and additional benefits (subject to employer package)
Apply Today
If you’re an experienced Plant Manager looking for your next move, we’d like to hear from you.
Submit your CV today and a member of the Spencer & James Recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail