Service Controller; Heavy Plant Machinery

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. 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 with in Plant Hire, Heavy Plant or a similar industry Previous Service Manager or supervisory experience Full UK driving licence Reference: BBBH
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