Plant Manager

Overview

Oversee management, maintenance, and allocation of company fleet, plant, and machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• asset tracking
• fleet management
• equipment monitoring
• procurement
• repair coordination
• compliance

Tasks

Maintain accurate records of plant allocation, servicing, and certification. Manage the day-to-day operations of all company vans, plant, and machinery. Monitor equipment performance, ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance standards. Liaise with site management to ensure plant and equipment availability for ongoing works. Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, and reporting for plant and machinery operations. Oversee the purchasing and replacement of equipment and parts as required. Coordinate repairs, servicing, and inspections with external suppliers and mechanics. Ensure all vehicles and machinery are fully compliant with insurance, tax, and health & safety requirements.

Requirements

• construction vehicles
• fleet management
• microsoft office
• drivers licence
• organisational
• teamwork

What You Bring

Ability to work independently and as part of a wider management team. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Strong knowledge of construction vehicles, plant, and equipment. Previous experience in plant or fleet management within the construction industry. Strong IT and administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office. Full, clean driver’s licence required. A leading construction company based in Galway is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee the management of all company vehicles, plant, and machinery. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join a well-established contractor in a key operational role. The position will be primarily office-based, focusing on the efficient coordination, maintenance, and utilisation of company equipment across multiple projects.

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Benefits

Salary – 60k-70k. Long-term career opportunity with a well-established construction contractor based in Galway.

About Global Professional Consultants

-From its early days helping architects and engineers find roles, it steadily built a reputation across Ireland, the UK and beyond. -Operating on both permanent and contract appointments, it has become the go‑to agency for technical talent in building‑related sectors. -Its financial model thrives on matching high‑calibre professionals with major projects—spanning M&E works, civil and structural design, and site supervision. -Typical placements include senior architects, civil and structural engineers, M&E specialists, quantity surveyors and facilities managers. -The firm’s specialisms bridge architecture, various engineering disciplines, construction and surveying, reinforcing its niche focus. -A standout is its 360‑degree approach—acting as advisor, negotiator and talent scout, tailoring service for both jobseekers and employers. -Though compact in size, its sustained growth and Dublin headquarters belies its wide reach in the technical recruitment landscape.

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