Plant Manager - Construction

Our client is looking for an experienced, organised and safety-focused Plant Manager to oversee and lead the operations and management of the plant.

This is a key role responsible for managing teams across design, production and administration.

The successful candidate will bring strong operational expertise, excellent people management skills and a hands-on approach to stock control, yard operations and continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day running of the steels yard.

• Ensure the safe and compliant operation of lifting equipment and mechanical plant, including cranes, forklifts and telehandlers.


• Maintain stock accuracy through regular stock checks, physical inventory support, effective stock location management and timely reporting of discrepancies.


• Coordinate the safe loading, securing and dispatch of steel products in line with transport regulations, load restraint requirements and company procedures.


• Maintain a clean, organised and safe yard environment.


• Handle customer queries, complaints, and escalations professionally


• Working closely with sales, branch and transport teams.


• Complete and review all relevant documentation and digital records accurately.


• Implement, monitor and enforce health & safety procedures


• Plan labour and resource requirements effectively


• Carry out any additional duties reasonably requested

Essential Skills & Experience • Previous experience within steel, metals distribution, construction, builders’ merchants or a similar materials-based environment preferred.

• Proven experience supervising or managing a team


• Strong understanding of safe manual handling, load securing and correct storage procedures for steel products.


• Experience operating or coordinating mechanical handling equipment safely.


• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.


• Managing or supporting external audits.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Good literacy and numeracy skills


• Strong commitment to promoting and adhering to company health & safety standards.


• Practical, hands-on attitude with a willingness to support yard duties when required

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 DOE + Car Allowance / Company Car, Laptop and Mobile Phone
Training and development opportunities
Comprehensive induction and ongoing support

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