Plant and Transport Hire Controller/Administrator

Job description

Plant and Transport Hire Controller/Administrator

The Role

As a Plant and Transport Hire Controller/Administrator, you will support the effective and efficient day-to-day running of the Plant and Transport Department, as well as assist with various procurement processes.

You will report to the Plant & Transport Manager.

Core Values

The organization emphasizes recruiting the right person for the right role. All employees are expected to embody the following core values:

1. Integrity – Honesty and ethical standards, accountability, respect, and trust in colleagues.
2. Pride & Passion – Commitment to delivering high-quality contributions to the organization.
3. Quality – Providing service aligned with internal Quality, Environment, and Safety standards.
4. Innovation – Encouraging new methods to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the Plant & Transport Planner:

1. Manage statutory operating licenses and the company’s operator responsibilities.
2. Ensure vehicles are taxed, maintained, serviced, and tracked correctly.
3. Liaise and negotiate with external suppliers to ensure value for plant and transport services.
4. Minimize external plant hire and review cost versus purchase options.
5. Manage job cards for workforce productivity and efficiency.
6. Ensure deliveries and collections are carried out cost-effectively.
7. Maintain asset registers and ensure internal plant hire and maintenance functions are efficient.
8. Control costs, damage charges, and internal/external hire requests.
9. Keep yard and garage areas safe, tidy, and compliant with RAMS and toolbox talks.
10. Maintain fleet and plant in good working order and ensure compliance with legal standards.
11. Review fleet mileage, tachograph, and tracker records and take action as needed.
12. Organize internal transportation of plant and materials.
13. Liaise with sites, tips, and suppliers to allocate work efficiently.
14. Contribute to budget preparation and business case formulation for plant and transport purchases.
15. Approve invoices for external plant hire.
16. Be flexible to meet organizational needs.

Supporting the Purchasing Department:

1. Procure goods, materials, and services considering price, quality, and delivery.
2. Build and manage supplier relationships.
3. Collaborate with pre-construction or planning teams on tenders and value engineering.
4. Assess suppliers, monitor contract compliance, and manage performance improvements.
5. Support product change requests and capacity planning.
6. Track and expedite orders, maintain order logs, and manage related spreadsheets.
7. Check invoices and resolve queries

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Gateshead

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English