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Plant Coordinator
Based Walsall
Permanent Opportunity
Competitive salary + benefits
Purpose of role:
The Plant Coordinator will be providing the business with a professional plant and equipment provision service, working with and supporting the construction sites and regional support teams in the efficient and timely ordering of plant and construction equipment. Ensuring that the correct paperwork is transmitted on time per contract programmes, cost plans, and resource schedules, and achieving maximum cost efficiency for the delivery team. This will involve communicating across the business as well as with external suppliers, trade bodies, and professional construction industry entities
Key Responsibilities
Procurement
Communicate with project teams for plant and equipment requirements following the procurement schedule and contract programme.
Procurement of external plant in line with agreed supplier arrangements, negotiating rates with external suppliers where applicable.
Support the project teams on resource plans.
Ensure that all site requirements are actioned on a timely basis.
Raise hire orders using the ERP system, liaise with site teams and advise on delivery timing.
Ensure all plant orders are sent to suppliers and sites, filing documents as appropriate.
Health & Safety Compliance
Ensure that all hired plant and equipment meet relevant health and safety regulations and company standards before being dispatched to the site.
Verify that suppliers provide the necessary safety documentation, including inspection certificates, LOLER and PUWER compliance, and operator manuals where applicable.
Communicate with site teams to ensure they are aware of accurate plant usage and safety requirements.
Dispute Resolution & Supplier Management
Act as the first point of contact for resolving plant hire-related issues, including delays, incorrect deliveries, or breakdowns.
Escalate unresolved issues to the Senior Hire Controllers where necessary.
Monitor supplier performance and report recurring issues or service failures reporting Positive interventions and Non-Conformances as required.
Key Measures and Targets
Provide evidence of best value regarding plant usage, including commercial betterment; reporting cost savings, profits, and losses in line with established processes, while ensuring quality and efficiency against resource plans.
Ensure plant hire is compliant with health and safety regulations.
Prepare monthly plant usage reports.
About you
Essential
Desirable
Strong numerical, organisational and
analytical skills
Negotiation, influencing and presentation capability
IT literate with the ability to effectively use the Microsoft Office suite of packages
Previous plant control/hire desk experience or working in a plant hire
environment preferred
Knowledge and understanding of construction/civil engineering would be desirable but not essential
If you are interested in this role and would like to apply then please send CV.
