At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead plant operations, manage equipment, and drive efficiency improvements.
- Company: Join a diverse and inclusive team at SCS Railways.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and excellent benefits package.
- Other info: We value diversity and encourage all candidates to apply.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in infrastructure projects while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Plant Manager and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
The Plant Manager will be responsible for the management of Plant in accordance with SCS Way, standards, policies and procedures. The role will include running the Plant Management meetings with our supply chain and within our SCS team, recording all plant equipment in the area and keeping the maintenance records up to date.
Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part‑time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.
Role Responsibility
- Assist in the development and implementation of the operations strategy to drive improvements across the area.
- Work closely with all functional managers to achieve the business goals.
- Assist the Buying Team, functional managers and Accounts in the management of Plant Hire operations.
- Devise and measure KPIs to achieve efficiency and delivery improvements.
- Be the leader of LEAN activity across all operational functions.
- Monitor and evaluate all plant activity to create a proactive and efficient environment, including the hiring and off-hiring of plant and equipment on all sites and maintaining the plant book to reflect this.
- Ensure quarantined plant and equipment is correctly segregated and replaced or fixed in a timely manner.
- Represent the Delivery Team for any Plant Equipment required across the area.
- Maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders involved internally and externally.
- Administration and maintenance of all documentation associated with Plant Management.
- Attend weekly coordination meetings with the section within area Structures and Earthworks Delivery Unit - Euston.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience as a Plant Manager.
- Excellent communicator and influencer with the ability to build effective relationships with staff and supply chain.
- Previous experience working in a similar environment with Plant Hire companies.
- Maintaining equipment managed by the project.
- Experience of working on infrastructure projects.
Salary Competitive with excellent benefits package.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities.
Please see the disability confident commitments: To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:
- A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long‑term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day‑to‑day activities.
- Demonstrated in your application and pre‑interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role.
Plant Manager employer: SCS Railways
At SCS Railways, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on professional development, ensuring that every team member can thrive in their role as Plant Manager. With a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, we create a supportive culture that values diversity and encourages all individuals to contribute their unique skills and talents.
