Plant Manager – Construction | Galway
About Your New Employer:
We’re hiring a Plant Manager to join our client, a respected main contractor in the Galway region. If you're highly organised and ready to take ownership of all things plant and machinery, we want to hear from you!
About your new role as a Plant Manager
As Plant Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing all plant and machinery across the sites, ensuring everything runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely. You'll work closely with site teams and report directly to the Financial Controller on maintenance schedules, equipment upgrades, and associated costs.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage all company owned fleet, hired fleet & ordering leased vehicles
Manage all fuel cards, toll tags & oversee Insurance renewal
Administer fuel cards & toll tags when required
Liaise closely with HR Department in relation to new vehicle requirements
Ensure all vehicles meet RSA Requirements
Manage storage yard and control all logistics to and from various projects
Manage all Company PPE, administer to all projects
Manage and track all company owned and leased tools on site
Manage site accommodation, surveying instruments, telehandlers, and all associated plant for project mobilisation and demobilisation.
Ensure all surveying equipment is calibrated & lifting equipment is inspected on all sites
Coordinate delivery and removal of plant on all projects
Oversee repair and maintenance for all company owned plant
Liaise closely with Purchasing Manager in generating purchase orders though Coins for transport, servicing plant & ordering new plant
Ensure G1 inspections are carried out on all Plant in a timely manner and certifications received.
Ensure all Plant are taxed, insured, with annual NCT, CVRT carried out
What Skills You Need:
Previous experience in a similar plant management or construction-related role.
Strong understanding of construction plant and machinery.
Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
A proactive and practical approach to problem-solving.
Strong communication and reporting skills.
Full clean driver’s license.
Whats On Offer:
Competitive salary based on experience.
Great benefits package.
Supportive team environment with a well-established main contractor construction firm in the Galway area.
Opportunity to grow and develop within the company.
For this role you will be based at the Head Office in Galway and will be required for occasional site visits including occasionally visiting the plant itself based in Athlone.
To Apply: Send your CV and cover letter to spuncher@sigmar.ie or apply now!
