Our client is looking for an experienced, organised and safety‑focused Plant Manager to oversee and lead the operations and management of the plant. This is a key role responsible for managing teams across design, production and administration. The successful candidate will bring strong operational expertise, excellent people management skills and a hands‑on approach to stock control, yard operations and continuous improvement.
Main Responsibilities
- Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the steels yard.
- Ensure the safe and compliant operation of lifting equipment and mechanical plant, including cranes, forklifts and telehandlers.
- Maintain stock accuracy through regular stock checks, physical inventory support, effective stock location management and timely reporting of discrepancies.
- Coordinate the safe loading, securing and dispatch of steel products in line with transport regulations, load restraint requirements and company procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe yard environment.
- Handle customer queries, complaints, and escalations professionally.
- Working closely with sales, branch and transport teams.
- Complete and review all relevant documentation and digital records accurately.
- Implement, monitor and enforce health & safety procedures.
- Plan labour and resource requirements effectively.
- Carry out any additional duties reasonably requested.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within steel, metals distribution, construction, builders merchants or a similar materials‑based environment preferred.
- Proven experience supervising or managing a team.
- Strong understanding of safe manual handling, load securing and correct storage procedures for steel products.
- Experience operating or coordinating mechanical handling equipment safely.
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
- Managing or supporting external audits.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Strong commitment to promoting and adhering to company health & safety standards.
- Practical, hands‑on attitude with a willingness to support yard duties when required.
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 DOE + Car Allowance / Company Car, Laptop and Mobile Phone
- Training and development opportunities
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing support
