Plant amp Transport Supervisor

Due to rapid growth within the business we are currently recruiting for a Plant & Transport Supervisor to join our team! At Opals Group we design build manage and maintain vital communications infrastructure for every everyday use for a betterconnected world We work with major network operators technology vendors and engineering companies to design build manage and maintain the next generation of communication networks

We are proud to have built a business based on a responsive customerfocused partnership approach which allows us to support our clients with major project and programme delivery Our Vision is to be the supplier of choice with our clients by developing long term partnerships which are built on safety quality and by delivering what we promise

Responsibilities/Duties of the Plant & Transport Supervisor

• Working alongside and communicating with key stakeholders internally and externally
• Ensure equipment downtime is controlled prioritised and kept within acceptable timeframes Maximizing hire profitability and utilisation
• Signing vehicles and plant in and out to ensure asset accuracy and accountability
• Ensuring all equipment has an identification code and allocated correctly
• Ensuring all assets are allocated correctly
• Oversee and ensure that all company owned assets equipment is safe and fully compliant paying particular attention to regulatory and legal requirements
• Checking that all fuel cards are being correctly used highlighting any misuse to the regional P&T Manager
• Responsible for compliance and that all vehicles are operated within the current Road Transport Regulations Ensuring that all vehicles and plant are maintained as per the maintenance plan and any issues that arise are communicated appropriately
• Ensuring that the monthly testing of all OCU chains slings shackles and harnesses are completed and ensuring all sign boards are amended with the correct colour codes
• Ensure that daily P&T walk around checks are completed and all defects are recorded and remedial action is taken and communicated appropriately
• Driver onboarding as per OCU process
• Periodic driving assessments of all drivers as per OCU process
• Ensuring driver weekly hours are signed off and any excess hours are addressed with the Regional P&T manager
• Carry out any other duties appropriate for this post

What we are looking for

• Strong technical knowledge of Transport Legislation
• Driver Assessor trained
• Knowledge of HGV/transport and plant compliance
• Be able to adapt and communicate all levels
• Able to deal with reactive work
• OLAT qualified

Company Information

Established in OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK with a long successful track record in delivering customerfocused civil engineering solutions

Working directly with many of the countrys leading bluechip power water telecoms and rail clients we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment

We believe that being successful is a choice

We choose to be successful

We are OCU One Company United

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace