Plant & Transport Controller
OCU Group are currently looking for a Plant & Transport Controller to join our growing team at our Nottingham Site!
As a Plant and Transport Controller, you will be responsible for managing the operation, maintenance, and utilisation of construction plant machinery and transportation vehicles. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the management of the company's fleet of construction plant machinery, vehicles, and equipment.
- Oversee the plant assets going on and off hire for the site/business, report any faults and assist the main P&T team.
- Monitor the utilisation of plant machinery and transportation vehicles to optimize efficiency and productivity.
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules and inspection procedures for plant machinery and transportation vehicles.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards for the operation of plant machinery and transportation vehicles.
- Monitor and control costs associated with plant and transportation operations, including fuel, maintenance, repairs, and insurance.
- Prepare reports and documentation related to plant and transportation activities, including equipment usage, maintenance logs, safety incidents, and compliance records.
Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience in plant and transport management within the construction industry.
- Strong technical knowledge of construction plant machinery and transportation vehicles.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and fleet management software.
- Valid driver's license and relevant certifications (e.g., CPCS, CPC) may be required.
Company Background:
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.
- Division
- OCU Utility Services
- Locations
- Nottingham
- Employment type
- Full-time
Nottingham
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
Plant & Transport Controller
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