Rochester
Pay: £60,000.00 - £75,000.00 per year Job description: Plant Manager Rochester, Kent ESD Recruitment are working with a well-established contractor based in Kent operating across demolition, enabling works and heavy civils throughout London and the South East. Due to continued growth and investment in fleet, they are looking to appoint an experienced Plant Manager to take full responsibility for the company’s plant and transport operations. The Role You will oversee the day-to-day management, compliance and performance of all owned and hired plant across multiple live sites, ensuring efficient allocation, maintenance and cost control. Key Responsibilities • Managing plant allocation across projects, • Overseeing servicing, inspections and compliance (LOLER / PUWER), • Coordinating external plant hire and negotiating rates, • Monitoring utilisation and controlling plant costs, • Managing yard operations and workshop/mechanics, • Previous experience as a Plant Manager within demolition, civils or heavy construction, • Strong knowledge of heavy plant and attachments, • Good understanding of compliance and plant legislation, • Organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple projects