FI Construction
Overview
The Plant Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all construction plant in the field. This role oversees maintenance, inspections, compliance, innovation, and day-to-day performance of all onsite plant, ensuring high standards and minimal downtime.
Key Responsibilities
1. Health & Safety Compliance
- Ensure all plant and machinery comply with UK Health & Safety regulations, including LOLER and PUWER.
- Conduct weekly site audits, daily compliance checks, and unannounced spot inspections on our sites and plant yards
2. Maintenance Management
- Support the implementation of all scheduled servicing and statutory inspections.
- Ensure all maintenance work is completed efficiently and effectively.
- Support responses to breakdowns to minimise operational disruption.
3. Staff Management
- Manage, lead and support a team of three Fitters.
- Monitor performance and ensure high-quality workmanship and compliance.
4. Budgeting
- Ensure cost-effective operational performance
5. Quality Assurance
- Oversee fuel quality, including sampling, tank checks, and reporting.
- Maintain high standards of plant reliability and performance.
6. Records & Reporting
- Maintain accurate administrative records, including maintenance logs, service reports, inspections, and compliance documentation.
- Produce weekly and monthly operational reports as required.
7. Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and implement new ideas and improvements to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and productivity.
Experience Required
- Proven experience in construction plant operations
- Strong practical understanding of plant machinery, maintenance procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Experience supervising or managing plant fitter team.
Qualifications (Preferred but Not Essential)
- Relevant qualifications in plant mechanics, engineering, or operations.
- Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, including LOLER & PUWER.
- Training certificates in plant operations, inspection regimes, or mechanical disciplines beneficial.
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@fi-rem.com.
