Plant & Depot Coordinator in Kidlington

We currently have a great opportunity for a career-minded individual to join our team at Kidlington as the Plant & Depot Coordinator. As a successful candidate, you will be responsible for managing the real-time availability of mobile plants and the direct delivery of equipment and engineering parts to the Thames Water Field Teams, whilst maintaining Health & Safety, Environmental, Water Quality and Plant standards.

Your core duties as a Plant Coordinator will include:

• Ensuring that all plant and signage/barriers are receipted, secure, delivered and collected in line with customer service levels.
• Ensuring a robust process in the monitoring, reporting, damage and maintenance of all plant and signage/barriers is in place.
• Providing real-time visibility of plant and signage/barriers holdings through SAP or related systems.
• Ensuring that controls and processes are in place and adhere to audit and governance protocols.
• Ensuring that the plant is hired and off-hired through our in-house team and/or nominated supplier to drive real-time usage, efficiency and cost control.
• Managing and co-ordinating plant damage procedures.
• Ensuring that all plants are in good working order and that necessary repairs/services are carried out in line with the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Ensuring all discrepancies are to be investigated and addressed immediately with relevant stakeholders and internal specialists.

What you should bring to the role:

• Experience in a plant hire &/or operational environment in the utilities sector.
• Be able to legally drive in the UK and have your transport.
• Experience in operating either a counterbalance or telehandler forklift is desirable but essential as training can be provided.
• Demonstrable experience in managing budgets.
• Demonstrable commercial awareness and understanding.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary from between £30,000-£32,000 per annum depending on your level of experience.
• 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.

Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.