Plant Department Operational Resources Manager in Ormskirk

Plant Department Operational Resources Manager in Ormskirk

Ormskirk Full-Time 50000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Bachy Soletanche

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead plant logistics and resource management for safe and efficient operations.
  • Company: Join Bachy Soletanche, a global leader in geotechnical contracting.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, enhanced sick pay, and professional development.
  • Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for growth and learning.
  • Why this job: Be part of groundbreaking projects and make a real impact in the industry.
  • Qualifications: Experience in operational management and strong leadership skills required.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.

As part of a world leading geotechnical contracting group, Bachy Soletanche Limited specialises in all aspects of modern Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering, including bored and displacement piling, diaphragm walls, grouting, mini piling, anchors, ground improvements and environmental engineering.

We value our team and colleagues as the most important assets we have and we know that it is working together to overcome the most complex geotechnical challenges that ultimately allows us to fuel that feeling of pride.

Our Mission: Proud to create sustainable geotechnical solutions through Trust, Partnership and Excellence.

Our Values: In line with our Mission Statement, the main Values that shape our behaviours, unify us as a team and help us build long lasting relationships with our clients are:

  • T eamwork,
  • E xcellence,
  • C reative,
  • T rust,
  • A ccountability,

C aring.

The Role

To lead the Plant Logistics, Stores, and Resource Management teams, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant coordination of plant assets, materials, inventory, and operational resources.

The role is responsible for providing effective people leadership, driving continuous improvement, maintaining high standards of safety and compliance, and ensuring our sites have the right equipment, in the right place, at the right time, supporting our operational excellence.

  • What You'll Be Doing
  • Operational Management
  • Lead the Plant Logistics, Stores, and Resource Management functions, ensuring safe, efficient, and effective service delivery.
  • Coordinate the availability, movement, and utilisation of plant assets, materials, and operational resources to meet site requirements.
  • Safe Systems of Work (Home Safe)
  • Promote and maintain a strong culture of safe systems of work, ensuring risks are identified, controlled, and reviewed.
  • Act as a visible safety leader, reinforcing standards and challenging unsafe practices.
  • Management of Change (STORM Process)
  • Ensure operational change is planned, assessed, communicated, and implemented safely.
  • Provide assurance that change is effectively controlled and does not introduce unmanaged risk.
  • People & Capability
  • Lead and develop the Assets & Logistics Coordinator, Stores Supervisor, Plant Department AGM Resource Supervisor, and their teams.
  • Ensure appropriate capability, competence, and resource levels are in place to support operational delivery.
  • Asset, Stores & Resource Management
  • Maintain effective control of plant assets, inventory, logistics, and operational resources.
  • Drive efficient asset utilisation, inventory accuracy, and resource planning.
  • Performance & Improvement
  • Monitor performance against KPIs and identify opportunities to improve service, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across logistics, stores, and resource management activities.
  • Compliance & Assurance
  • Ensure compliance with legal, company, and industry requirements.
  • Support audits and ensure lessons learned and improvement actions are implemented.
  • Collaboration
  • Work closely with operational, project, procurement, and support teams to align resources and logistics with business needs.
  • Build effective relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, and project teams.
  • Leadership & Culture
  • Lead by example, promoting Plant Department values, expected behaviours, and a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Transformation
  • Champion standardisation, digitalisation, and data‑led decision‑making to improve operational performance and support future business growth.
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Operational knowledge of driving resources, logistical and stores‑based activities.
  • Proven experience leading operational teams.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
  • Ability to identify and deliver operational improvements.
  • Desire to lead, mentor, and empower others.
  • Why Bachy Soletanche

When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground‑breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

As part one of the largest specialist geotechnical contractor and working in a collaborative environment, we offer:

  • Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)
  • Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)
  • Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave
  • Paid annual professional memberships
  • Volunteering days
  • Professional growth and development

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and pregnancy/maternity.

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Bachy Soletanche

Contact Details:

Bachy Soletanche Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Plant Department Operational Resources Manager in Ormskirk

Operational Management
Logistics Coordination
Resource Management
Safety Leadership
Change Management
People Leadership
Inventory Control