Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd.

Job Title: Night Shift Plant Manager Location: Wembley Company: Flannery Plant Hire Hours: Office based 5pm to 9pm, on call until 6:30am. Monday to Friday About Flannery Plant Hire Flannery Plant Hire is one of the UK's leading providers of operated and self-drive plant, supporting major infrastructure and construction projects nationwide. With a modern, low-emission fleet and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, Flannery is proud to set industry standards in service and operational excellence. Role Overview As the Night Shift Plant Manager, you will oversee all night-time operational activities within the depot - managing logistics, fleet coordination, and administration to ensure equipment is prepared, scheduled, and dispatched effectively. You'll be the key link between operations, transport, and maintenance teams, ensuring that all processes run smoothly overnight and that the day shift starts with accurate, up-to-date information ready for deployment. This role requires strong organisational skills, leadership, and a proactive approach to managing workflows, compliance, and communication across departments. Key Responsibilities Oversee all depot operations during the night shift, ensuring efficient coordination between transport, service, and hire desk functions. Monitor schedules, ensuring machines are ready for delivery, collection, or hire in line with customer and project requirements. Maintain real-time updates in hire management and scheduling systems, ensuring all data is accurate and up to date. Provide comprehensive shift handovers to the day operations team, highlighting any issues, delays, or maintenance priorities. Liaise with transport and logistics teams to confirm vehicle movements and ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards. Ensure all operational processes adhere to Flannery's health and safety and quality management systems. Produce and review nightly performance reports, identifying areas for improvement in efficiency and accuracy. Assist with resource planning, ensuring appropriate staffing and equipment availability for upcoming projects. Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to streamline depot operations and communication. Skills & Experience Previous experience in an operations, logistics, or plant hire coordination role (night shift experience advantageous). Strong understanding of fleet and equipment scheduling within a construction or hire environment. Excellent administrative and organisational skills with strong attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office and hire management software, ideally Syrinx. Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively between departments and shifts. Strong problem-solving abilities, with a calm, solution-focused approach under pressure. Knowledge of health and safety procedures and compliance requirements in plant or logistics operations.