Job title: Assistant Plant / Hire Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Infrastructure
Functional Expertise: Commercial Operational
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Stockton-on-Tees, UK
Job published: 26-03-2025
Job ID: 40511
Contact name: Heather Sweetman
Phone number: +447776102166
Contact email: hsweetman@elvetrecruitment.com

Job Description

Elvet Recruitment is partnering with a regional subcontractor specializing in housing and infrastructure. They are currently seeking an Assistant Plant/Hire Manager to join their team in the Teesside area.

A family-owned business operating across the North for over 41 years, this company is known for its strong staff retention and a supportive team culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the company’s growth and operations, with a steady stream of work. Whether you're looking to advance your career in a fast-paced, dynamic environment or contribute significantly to the development and optimization of plant management, this role offers great potential.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Liase with site managers and suppliers ordering plant and small tools
  • Weekly plant sheet management and live hires from suppliers , cross checking to ensure that the equipment on site is still required and matches up to the items on hire
  • Managing PPE orders from site and liaising with PPE supplier , keeping a record of items distributed
  • Ordering fuel for sites
  • Taking and logging breakdowns from site
  • Dealing with phone calls and emails in a timely manner

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience in working in Plant Hire/Small tool desirable 
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills between clients and contractors
  • Understanding of company O Licenses
  • IT Literate
  • Full UK Driving License

Role Information:

  • Salary £25,000 - £32,000

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail.