Plant Hire Supervisor

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Role Overview:

The Plant Hire Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management of the company's owned plant inventory, ensuring effective tracking, servicing, compliance, and availability of all equipment and tools. This role plays a crucial part in supporting operational teams by ensuring that plant assets are maintained to a high standard, compliant with all legal requirements, and readily available to meet project demands.

Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Manage Owned Plant Inventory

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all owned plant including tools, barriers, MEWPs, and other equipment.
• Ensure all plant is correctly asset tagged, tracked, and easily identifiable at all times.

2. Booking In and Out of Plant

• Supervise the booking in and out process for all plant and equipment.
• Ensure that all relevant hire documentation, including digital logs and paperwork, is completed accurately and promptly.

3. Hire Tracking and Overdue Flagging

• Monitor ongoing hire durations and proactively flag any overdue or missing returns.
• Communicate regularly with site teams to confirm plant return schedules and resolve any discrepancies.
• Produce a weekly summary of all plant locations utilizing GPS tracking where possible

4. Plant Servicing and Maintenance Scheduling

• Schedule and manage planned maintenance, statutory inspections (e.g., LOLER), and servicing.
• Liaise with internal or external service providers to minimise plant downtime and ensure compliance.
• Ensure accurate records are maintained for all equipment

5. Damage Reporting and Follow-up

• Inspect all returned plant for damage or signs of misuse.
• Report and record damages, initiate repair processes, and follow up on incidents where necessary.

6. Clean Down and Preparation for Rehire

• Oversee the cleaning, inspection, and readiness of plant returning from hire.
• Ensure all equipment is prepared to meet required standards before being re-issued.

7. Organisation and Segregation of Assets

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised plant storage area.
• Ensure clear segregation between returned, service-due, and ready-to-hire plant.

8. Compliance and Legal Awareness

• Stay up to date with legislation and compliance standards relevant to plant and equipment.
• Ensure that only compliant, certified, and legally approved plant is dispatched.
• Enforce health and safety regulations across plant operations.

9. Communication and Liaison

• Coordinate with internal teams to understand upcoming plant requirements and project timelines.
• Provide regular updates on plant availability, service intervals, and booking schedules.

10. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve plant hire processes, storage organisation, and maintenance scheduling.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices in plant management.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in a plant hire, logistics, or asset management role.
• Good working knowledge of plant equipment, tools, and relevant compliance standards (e.g., LOLER, PUWER).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with digital tracking systems and hire management software.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate with other teams and contractors effectively.

Desired Skills:

• Certification in Health & Safety, LOLER, or PUWER compliance (advantageous).
• Full UK Driving Licence (travel to sites is required might be required).
• Forklift or MEWP operator certification (desirable but not essential).

PRL Logistics are an end-to-end logistics business providing an industry leading service to some of the UK’s best known brands. We have a forward thinking approach to innovation, supporting our clients’ global sourcing and Net Zero ambitions via a consolidated reverse logistics solution. Long-standing partnerships with blue chip companies is testament to our ability to deliver a consistently high standard, identifying us as the partner of choice for our clients.

We're Looking For:

Passionate individuals who share our dedication to excellence, possess a strong work ethic, and thrive in a collaborative environment. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, if you're driven by a desire to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Ready to shape the future of PRL Logistics? Apply now and be part of our exciting team at PRL Logistics!

PRL Logistics, are an equal opportunities employer, our policy is that no current or prospective employee, or third party, will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of their race (including nationality, ethnicity or national origin), religion or belief, sex, marital status or civil partnership, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, age or disability. We recognise the nine protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010 and are committed to applying the provisions of the Act in full, in all areas of our business.

Should you require any further information or support please contact us directly.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Warehouse: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person