Plant & Transport Controller

OCU Group are currently looking for a Plant & Transport Controller to join our growing team at our Huntly site!

As a Plant and Transport Controller, you will be responsible for managing the operation, maintenance, and utilisation of Utilities/construction plant machinery and transportation vehicles. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Oversee the management of the company's fleet of construction plant machinery, vehicles, and equipment.

- Oversee the plant assets going on and off hire for the site/business, report any faults and assist the main P&T team.

- Monitor the utilisation of plant machinery and transportation vehicles to optimize efficiency and productivity.

- Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules and inspection procedures for plant machinery and transportation vehicles.

- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards for the operation of plant machinery and transportation vehicles.

- Monitor and control costs associated with plant and transportation operations, including fuel, maintenance, repairs, and insurance.

- Prepare reports and documentation related to plant and transportation activities, including equipment usage, maintenance logs, safety incidents, and compliance records.

Skills and Experience:

- Previous experience in plant and transport management within the utilities industry.

- Strong technical knowledge of construction plant machinery and transportation vehicles.

- Understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices.

- Ability to multitask, prioritise, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and fleet management software.

- Valid driver's license and relevant certifications (e.g., CPCS, CPC) may be required.

- Be able to fit and remove vehicle tracking systems (training will be provided)

Company Information:

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.