Plant Manager - Manchester

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About the role

Balfour Beatty have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Manager to join our Plant & Fleet team working on M25 J10 project , where you have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled team and the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry.

A major branch of our business is our Plant & Fleet team, who provide the complete package of plant, vehicles, and equipment across our UK network. Supplying over 8,000 cars, LCVs, and HGVs, as well as specialist plant and equipment, our teams have an intimate and up-to-date knowledge of the plant and fleet industry.

Role

Manage all aspects of Plant & Fleet Management (technical, H&S, procurement, hire, data analysis) Responsible for the plant management of assets on site, maximising opportunity, managing utilisation and adding commercial value.

What you'll be doing

Some other key areas will include:

• Monitor asset utilisation across the Project - optimise the use telematics of plant and fleet equipment and minimise costs.
• Engaging with OEM and BB innovation on product development
• Liaising with Logistics team to manage plant and fleet movements to and from site.
• Operational point of contact for all plant and fleet related issues on the Project.
• Site safety walks, audit equipment for BB specification compliance and drive higher standards and innovate new idea's

Who we're looking for

To join us in this role, you must have the following:

• Experience/background in plant operations
• Ability to carry out on site plant inspections
• Previous experience in a Plant Management role
• Valid UK driving licence

What we can do for you:

• Attractive salary package
• Company Car
• 42 base hours per week
• Company Pension savings scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Option to buy extra annual leave days
• Health cover
• Company shares buy options

#ValueEveryone

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV's, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com