Plant Assistant

Collins Earthworks Ltd. is seeking a meticulous and organised Plant Assistant to join our team. This role is essential for driving the operational efficiency of our plant department, serving as a core coordinator for machinery tracking, system administration, and stakeholder communication. You will step into a collaborative team environment where your logistics skills will directly support our ongoing site operations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the accuracy of the company Plant Book.
• Input and update data across internal operational tracking systems.
• Utilise Excel to create, update, and manage plant spreadsheets and reports.
• Act as a primary liaison point, regularly speaking to suppliers and customers to coordinate requirements.
• Oversee daily plant logistics to ensure heavy machinery and equipment are tracked and deployed efficiently.

Requirements

• Strong competency in Microsoft Excel and numerical data handling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for handling supplier and customer relations.
• Highly organised with a structured approach to record-keeping and data entry.
• Ability to problem-solve logistics schedules in a fast-paced environment.

Experience

• Proven previous experience in planning or scheduling roles (required)
• Prior construction industry experience (preferred but not essential)

Licence/Certification

• Clean Full UK Driving Licence (Preferred)

Job Types

• Full time
• Permanent
• Immediate Start

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Occasional Weekend Availability

Expected Hours

• 50 per week

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Overtime Opportunities
• Government Company Pension
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Uniform
• Training
• Health Assured Programme
• Company Healthcare Package (after 6 months’ probation)

Work Location

• Office Based (Ripley)

Job Reference upon enquiry

• Plant Assistant

How to apply

• To apply for this job email ***email_hidden***
• We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from disabled people. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will guarantee you an interview.
• If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Collins Earthworks Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.