Plant Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Plant Manager to lead the day‑to‑day operation of our bitumen storage terminal in Belfast.

This is a key operational role with responsibility for safe and efficient terminal performance, stock control, purchasing, maintenance planning, contractor management and customer delivery support. The successful candidate will manage a small team of terminal operatives, support transport operations and help ensure the business continues to deliver a dependable, compliant and high‑quality service to customers.

Key Responsibilities

Terminal Operations

• Lead the day‑to‑day operation of the terminal, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable performance
• Supervise and support terminal operatives, including training, development and day‑to‑day management
• Ensure all plant operations are carried out in accordance with company procedures, the Bitumen Safety Code and all relevant health and safety requirements
• Monitor stock levels and manage stock control processes to maintain continuity of supply
• Oversee stock and sundry purchasing in line with company procedures, including scheduling inward deliveries
• Manage contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure work is completed safely and to the required standard
• Oversee the maintenance programme for fixed plant and support the ongoing reliability of the terminal
• Support the Bitumen Director in the efficient running of the division
• Act as the terminal’s primary key holder and be available outside normal working hours when required
• Monitor energy use using installed tools to achieve the company’s sustainably and ESOS targets.

Health, Safety, Quality and Compliance

• Ensure terminal operations are managed in line with the company’s Quality Management System.
• Support the ongoing maintenance and development of the Integrated Management System alongside the Group Quality Manager
• Promote high standards of health, safety, environmental awareness and operational compliance across the site
• Ensure appropriate training and development is in place for terminal operatives and drivers
• Complete required records relating to regulatory compliance under Charles Tennant & Co (NI) Ltd Fleet Operator’s Licence, Working Hours, and Tachograph legislation.

Operations and Customer Support

• Support the co-ordination of daily deliveries and transport subcontractor requirements
• Liaise with customers to ensure prompt, accurate and professional product deliveries
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to maintain service levels and meet operational priorities
• Experience in a plant, terminal, industrial or similar operational environment
• Experience in a line management or supervisory role, including planning and organising employees
• Working knowledge of industrial plant operation and maintenance
• Experience of working within an Integrated Management System or similarly controlled operating environment
• Ability to plan, prioritise and supervise operational and maintenance work programmes
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Full driving licence
• Ability to act as the terminal’s primary key holder and respond to out-of-hours operational requirements
• Experience in bitumen, asphalt, bulk liquids, construction materials or a related sector
• Experience managing contractors and subcontractors
• Familiarity with stock control, logistics or supply co-ordination in an industrial setting

Personal Attributes

• Practical and hands‑on, with the ability to work effectively across technical and operational activities
• Organised and structured, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A confident communicator, able to build effective relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues
• Commercially aware, with a good understanding of how operational performance supports customer service and business success
• Self‑motivated, accountable and comfortable taking ownership of responsibilities

Hours of Work

8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, with additional out‑of‑hours support required as needed by the business.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, permanent full‑time role, opportunities for development, and the chance to play a key role in a growing specialist operation within the Tennants Group.