Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Service Controller (Heavy Plant Machinery)
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Service Controller (Heavy Plant Machinery)
£37,000 - £42,000 + Progression + Long-Term Stability + Training + Free Parking
Darlington
Are you a Service Manager or Plant Hire professional with experience in heavy plant looking to join a well-established, family-run business that has been operating successfully for over 40 years?
Do you want a varied and fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in the day-to-day operation of a growing plant hire division, overseeing engineers, managing compliance, and ensuring machinery is maintained to the highest standards?
On offer is the opportunity to join a respected company specialising in road haulage and plant hire, supplying equipment to the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors. Renowned for their excellent reputation and strong staff retention, the business offers long-term stability and the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive team.
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In this role, you will manage the maintenance and servicing of the company's plant fleet, coordinate regulatory inspections including LOLER and PUWER requirements, allocate work to engineers, arrange breakdowns and repairs, order parts, and ensure machinery is ready to meet customer demand. You will also liaise with customers and engineers, oversee workshop operations, and support the wider hire desk administration.
The Role:
- Managing maintenance and servicing requirements for the plant fleet
- Scheduling breakdowns, repairs and regulatory inspections
- Overseeing workshop engineers and allocating workloads
- Ordering parts and maintaining stock levels
- Processing workshop administration and compliance documentation
- Liaising with customers and resolving damage or service issues
Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm
The Person:
- Experience within Plant Hire, Heavy Plant or a similar industry
- Previous Service Manager or supervisory experience
- Full UK driving licence
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Keywords: Plant Hire, Service Manager, Heavy Plant, Workshop Management, Fleet Maintenance, LOLER, PUWER, Engineering Coordination
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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