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Plant Manager - Construction

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: St Albans

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

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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