Plant Service Co-ordinator

Ivy Resource Group are working with a leading contractor to recruit a Plant Service Co-Ordinator for a permanent role based in Solihull, West Midlands.

The company:

Our client is a leading UK civil engineering and groundworks contractor, established in 1995 by father and son. Headquartered in Solihull, the company has grown from a family-run business into a major national contractor, delivering projects across various regions of the UK.

The Role

Service Scheduling: Organise and coordinate routine servicing and maintenance of plant and machinery to ensure equipment remains operational. Maintenance Coordination: Arrange repairs, inspections and maintenance with mechanics, engineers and external service providers. Plant Availability: Ensure machinery and equipment are available when required on construction sites to minimise downtime. Breakdown Management: Respond to plant breakdowns, organise engineers and arrange replacement machinery where necessary. Communication: Liaise with site managers, plant managers, mechanics, suppliers and subcontractors regarding plant requirements. Compliance: Ensure plant and machinery meet relevant health and safety requirements and statutory inspection standards. Reporting: Provide updates on plant condition, maintenance progress, outstanding repairs and equipment availability.

The Ideal Candidate:

Organised and methodical: Able to manage multiple servicing schedules, maintenance requests and deadlines simultaneously.

Strong communication skills: Confident liaising with site managers, plant operators, mechanics, engineers and external suppliers. Construction industry experience: Previous experience within construction, plant hire, groundworks or civil engineering would be advantageous. Knowledge of plant and machinery: A good understanding of construction equipment, servicing requirements and maintenance procedures. Good IT skills: Confident using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and internal maintenance or plant management systems. Problem-solving ability: Able to respond quickly to breakdowns, identify solutions and minimise equipment downtime. Ability to prioritise: Comfortable managing urgent repairs alongside planned servicing and routine maintenance. Attention to detail: Accurate when updating maintenance records, service schedules, inspection reports and documentation. Commercial awareness: Understands the importance of controlling maintenance costs and avoiding unnecessary expenditure. Team player: Works collaboratively with operational teams, engineers and management. Proactive approach: Identifies potential maintenance issues before they become major problems. Works well under pressure: Remains calm and effective in a fast-paced construction environment.

Salary and Package: £30,000 per annum Pension scheme (3.5% employer contribution, 4.5% employee contribution) 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, this increases by 1 day for the first 3 consecutive years of employment, then again at 5 years (we also offer the opportunity to buy up to 5 days' annual leave) Group Life Insurance We have a Learning and Development department to support any professional development e.g. further study and qualifications Employee Assistance Programme (employees get access to discounts, can get remote GP appointments, physio etc) Healthy Living Policy (Gym membership / fitness class financial contribution)

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a member of our team will respond to you.

Call / text / whatsapp Jake on (phone number removed)

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