Plant Service Manager

Plant Service Manager

Location: Hemel Hempstead
Shift: Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 5:30pm
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and driven Plant Service Manager to lead a busy service department which will involve managing a team of 6. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in plant hire, construction or rental company.

You will oversee the day-to-day running of the workshop and service department, managing a team of fitters, breakdown staff, and administrators while ensuring equipment availability, compliance, and performance targets are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations and smooth running of the department
• Manage hire equipment inspections, including Service Red Pen Checks
• Ensure health & safety standards are consistently followed and safe working procedures are adhered to by all staff
• Coordinate both major and minor repairs to maximise fleet uptime and availability
• Monitor team performance, providing ongoing support, coaching, and development opportunities for staff
• Ensure all employee training and certifications remain current and compliant
• Maintain high compliance standards across the workshop and operational areas Accurately complete and process workshop staff timesheets within deadlines
• Conduct regular team meetings and operational briefings
• Communicate company objectives, KPIs, and important business updates effectively to the team
• Review weekly purchase order reports to identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor overspend
• Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of workshop fitters when required
• Promote a positive working culture focused on engagement, productivity, and employee retention

About You

• Previous experience within plant hire, construction, rental, or heavy equipment industries
• Proven experience managing workshop/service operations
• Good understanding of plant machinery maintenance and repairs
• NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or equivalent

What’s on Offer

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• One paid Volunteer Day each year
• 50% subsidised gym membership  
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

If you are a motivated Service Manager looking for your next challenge within a growing and supportive business, we would love to hear from you.

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