Job Title: Plant Manager

Location: Flamstead, Hertfordshire

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Plant Manager to oversee daily operations,

performance, and compliance across our site. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing

both office-based and field operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality standards are consistently

met.

You will have direct responsibility for a team of 10 staff, consisting of 5 office-based employees and 5

field engineers, and will play a key role in driving productivity, communication, and continuous

improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operational management of the plant/site

• Directly manage and support 5 office staff (administration, scheduling, coordination)

• Directly manage and support 5 field engineers, ensuring work is delivered safely and efficiently

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor workloads, schedules, and resources

• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, environmental, and company policies

• Monitor operational performance, KPIs, and productivity targets

• Liaise with senior management, suppliers, and external stakeholders

• Manage plant equipment, vehicles, tools, and maintenance schedules

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime

• Conduct team meetings, performance reviews, and ongoing staff development

• Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and record keeping

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or similar leadership role

• Experience managing both office-based and field-based teams

• Strong leadership and people-management skills

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities

• Sound understanding of Health & Safety regulations

• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands

• Strong communication skills at all levels

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• Company benefits package

• Opportunities for progression and professional development

• A stable and supportive working environment

Plant Machinery Parts Sales Supervisor – Dunstable

Salary: £32,000–£42,000 (DOE)

Hours: Monday–Friday

Progression Available

A well-established civil engineering plant business in Dunstable is seeking an experienced Parts Sales

Supervisor to oversee all commercial parts activity within the plant office. This role is ideal for someone

who understands plant machinery, knows how to buy parts competitively, and can generate profitable

resale revenue.

Key Responsibilities:

• Control all commercial sales revenue related to plant machinery parts

• Source, purchase and price parts to maximise margin and profitability

• Supervise and support 1–2 team members within the plant office

• Ensure efficient parts supply for internal and external customers

• Maintain accurate records, pricing, and stock/reorder levels

• Liaise with suppliers, negotiate pricing and manage relationships

• Support the wider plant and commercial team to meet business targets

• Work calmly under pressure and maintain a strong, steady approach

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in plant machinery, construction equipment or related sectors

• Strong commercial understanding of parts buying and resale margins

• Supervisory or team-leader experience (even small teams acceptable)

• IT literate with ability to use ordering systems, Excel and general admin tools

• Confident communicator with resilience – doesn’t stress easily or get flustered

• Positive, solutions-focused attitude with desire to progress

Package:

• £32k–£35k base as standard

• Up to £42k considered for exceptional experience

• Monday–Friday, stable long-term opportunity

• Real progression in a growing commercial unit