Plant & Asset Controller

Job description

We're looking for a proactive and hands-on Plant & Asset Controller to support the movement, maintenance, compliance, and utilisation of plant, tools, and operational equipment across our national operations.

This is a field-based role where you'll work closely with operational teams, depots, and suppliers to ensure assets are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and available when needed.

Note: 6 Month FTC

• Support the tracking, allocation, transfer, and recovery of plant and equipment.
• Coordinate repairs, servicing, calibrations, inspections, and LOLER requirements.
• Conduct depot audits and maintain accurate asset records.
• Monitor hired equipment and manage off-hires to control costs.
• Investigate missing, damaged, or non-compliant assets.
• Liaise with suppliers to arrange maintenance, collections, and deliveries.
• Maintain compliance documentation and asset management systems.
• Support wider Fleet and Transport operations when required.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in plant, fleet, asset, logistics, workshop, or operational support environments.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance, inspections, and compliance requirements.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience conducting audits and maintaining accurate records.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and asset management systems.
• A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK.

Desirable

• Forklift Licence.
• LOLER awareness.
• Plant loading and securing experience.
• Excavator/Digger competency.
• Knowledge of telematics or asset tracking systems.