Plant head Work, Jobs in Farnworth, Gtm (with Salaries)

Head of Plant and Fleet
IES Utilities Group LTD —Manchester
- Continuous improvement
- Construction
- Communication skills
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Regional Learning & Development Lead
Swim Sports Company Ltd —Bolton
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BAE Systems —Preston
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Industrial Facilities Manager
Luxfer MEL Technologies - UK —Swinton
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
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Property Clearance Operative
OnwardHomes —Manchester
- £13.64 an hour
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Facilities Lead
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust —Huddersfield
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
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Trainee Supervisor
Last Mile Group —Manchester
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Supply Chain Coordinator
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Chorley
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Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer
James Hall & Co Ltd —Preston
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Head of Engineering
Element Materials Technology —Warrington
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Customer Solutions Manager
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Remote
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- Master's degree
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Credit Control Manager
Go Traffic Management —Salford
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Hybrid work
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Head of Controllership, Consumer UK & Ireland
Sonoco Products Company —Manchester
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Quantity Surveyor / Estimator - Civils
Holderness Groundworks & Paving Ltd —Chorley
- From £50,000 a year
- Full-time
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- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Office
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- Free parking
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Group Procurement Manager
Eric Wright Group Limited —Preston
- Civil engineering
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- Annual leave
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HR Advisor
Glendale Countryside Ltd —Chorley
- £33,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
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- Annual leave
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Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative
OnwardHomes —Manchester
- £25,877.80 a year
- Call to connect
- Customer service
- English
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Senior Product Marketing Manager
AccessPay —Manchester
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
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- Communication skills
Grounds Maintenance Operative
OnwardHomes —Manchester
- £13.64 an hour
- Call to connect
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Operations - Skilled Operative - UBE
Finsbury Food Group —Whitefield
- Full-time
- Bakery
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Head of Plant and Fleet

IES Utilities Group LTD
Manchester

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Contract management
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Continuous improvement
Construction
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Head or Procurement

Job Title: Head of Plant and Fleet
Reporting to: CCO
Location: Manchester

About IES

IES Utilities Group Ltd is a leading UK utility provider delivering end‑to‑end infrastructure solutions. Our teams operate across Power, Gas, Water, Telecoms, District Heating and Renewables, supporting survey, design, construction, and maintenance services nationwide. Headquartered in Manchester, we are committed to innovation, safety, quality, commercial excellence, and sustainable delivery across all operations.

Procurement plays a critical role in enabling our operational performance, ensuring that goods, materials, subcontractors and strategic suppliers support the safe, efficient and cost‑effective delivery of our projects.

Purpose of the Role

The Head of Plant & Fleet is responsible for leading and developing the Group's plant, fleet, and equipment strategy, governance framework, and operational management.

The role ensures that all plant, vehicles, and equipment are safe, compliant, cost-efficient, and aligned to operational delivery needs.

This position provides strategic leadership to optimise asset utilisation, manage lifecycle costs, ensure regulatory compliance, and support operational excellence across all IES activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Strategy

Lead and develop the Plant & Fleet function, including fleet managers, plant coordinators, and depot teams.
Define and implement plant and fleet strategy aligned with business growth, operational demand, and sustainability goals.
Develop long-term asset strategies, including ownership vs hire models, replacement cycles, and investment planning.
Embed a culture of safety, accountability, cost control, and continuous improvement.
Drive innovation including telematics, fleet electrification, and digital asset management solutions.

2. Governance, Compliance & Assurance

Ensure full compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations (e.g. DVSA, LOLER, PUWER, FORS where applicable).
Maintain Plant & Fleet Management Systems, policies, and procedures covering inspections, maintenance, and usage.
Oversee audit processes, asset compliance checks, and governance forums.
Ensure all plant and vehicles meet safety, environmental, and operational standards.
Provide assurance reporting on compliance, utilisation, incidents, and risk.

3. Asset Management and Utilisation

Oversee the lifecycle management of all plant, fleet, and equipment from acquisition to disposal.
Optimise utilisation across projects to reduce idle time and unnecessary hire costs.
Lead planning and allocation of plant and fleet to meet operational demand.
Maintain accurate asset registers, tracking, and condition monitoring systems.
Develop strategies for standardisation of fleet and equipment.

4. Supplier Management & Performance

Manage relationships with plant hire providers, vehicle suppliers, maintenance partners, and OEMs.
Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.
Ensure service level agreements (SLAs) deliver reliability, safety, and value for money.
Manage external hire agreements and reduce reliance through strategic planning.
Resolve supplier issues, disputes, and performance concerns.

5. Commercial & Financial Management

Manage plant and fleet budgets, CAPEX and OPEX expenditure.
Develop cost-saving initiatives including utilisation improvements, maintenance optimisation, and fuel efficiency.
Conduct whole-life cost analysis and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments.
Lead commercial negotiations for fleet procurement, leasing, and plant hire agreements.
Provide financial reporting, forecasting, and business cases for investment decisions.

6. Maintenance , Safety and Reliability

Ensure effective maintenance programmes (planned and reactive) are in place for all assets.
Drive high standards of asset reliability, uptime, and safety performance.
Investigate incidents relating to plant and fleet and implement corrective actions.
Ensure operator compliance including licensing, training, and certification.
Work closely with SHEQ teams to maintain industry-leading safety standards.

7. Systems, Data and Digital Fleet Management

Lead implementation and optimisation of fleet management systems, telematics, and tracking tools.
Ensure robust data reporting on utilisation, fuel usage, emissions, maintenance, and costs.
Use data insights to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and improve decision-making.
Integrate plant and fleet systems with procurement, finance, and operational platforms.

7. Operational Support & Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with Operations, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, and SHEQ teams.
Support project mobilisation, planning, and delivery with appropriate plant and fleet solutions.
Provide expert advice on asset selection, logistics, and operational efficiency.
Engage with clients and external stakeholders on plant and fleet-related matters.
Support incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Professional Qualifications & Experience

Extensive experience in plant and fleet management within utilities, construction, or infrastructure sectors.
Strong knowledge of fleet compliance, plant regulations, and asset management practices.
Proven track record of managing large, diverse asset portfolios.
Experience in supplier and contract management.
CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) or equivalent desirable.
Knowledge of telematics, fleet systems, and digital asset tools.
Strong financial and commercial acumen.

Leadership & Behavioural Competencies

Strategic Leadership: Ability to define asset strategy and build a high-performing function.
Commercial Acumen: Strong focus on cost control, efficiency, and value optimisation.
Operational Excellence: Disciplined approach to compliance, safety, and performance.
People Leadership: Ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
Decision Making: Data-driven, proactive, and risk-aware.
Communication: Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Technical Competencies

Fleet & Plant Asset Management
Transport & Plant Compliance (LOLER, PUWER, DVSA)
Supplier & Contract Management
Maintenance & Reliability Management
Cost Analysis & Total Cost of Ownership
Telematics & Fleet Systems
Risk Management & Operational Controls
Sustainability & Fleet Electrification Strategy

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