Plant Assets Coordinator

Application Deadline: 12 November 2024

Department: Purchasing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Alternative Heat Head Office

Reporting To: Head of Procurement

Description

The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK’s & Ireland’s Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, & sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe. 

We specialise in the design, supply, & installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, & operate solutions for commercial energy centres & large-scale district heating solutions & have experience with successfully procuring & delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe. 

Role Overview: 

The Plant Asset Coordinator will be responsible for managing and overseeing the physical assets within the business. The role focuses on the maintenance, tracking, and optimization of plant equipment, machinery, and other infrastructure to ensure operational efficiency and longevity.

Job Title  | Plant Asset Coordinator
Location   | Head Office, Banbridge
Hours  | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
Salary  | Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to  | Head of Procurement 

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed records of all plant assets, including equipment, machinery, tools, and infrastructure.
• Coordinate routine maintenance and preventive upkeep of plant equipment to minimize downtime.
• Monitor the condition of assets throughout their life cycle, from acquisition to disposal.
• Monitor asset-related expenditures and help control costs by optimizing the use of existing equipment.
• Work with the finance team to ensure that asset-related costs align with the plant’s budget.
• Ensure that plant assets meet safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Generate reports and data regarding asset performance and status.
• Coordinate with external vendors for purchasing, repairs, or service of equipment.
• Work closely with internal & external teams to ensure assets are managed effectively.
• Provide input on capital expenditure planning and future equipment needs.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria

• 3+ years’ experience in an asset coordination role & 1 year within the construction or manufacturing sector. 
• An understanding of construction / manufacturing processes, equipment, & systems.  
• Ability to analyze data related to asset performance, costs & lifecycle to make informed decisions.  
• Previous experience in plant hire management & cost controls  
• Proficiency with data analysis tools like Excel, SQL etc 
• Demonstrate strong communication, numeracy and literacy skills 
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Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of the ISO 55000 series of standards on asset management  
• Awareness of the quality management and environmental systems and standards 
• Knowledge of current statutory legislation related to planned maintenance and current statutory legislation relating to safe working practices. 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related areas such as engineering, manufacturing, finance or construction.  

Benefits

• Full in-house training and career development opportunities.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
• Annual flu vaccine
• Free annual health check during working hours.
• Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
• Lavish Long service awards
• Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee.
• Electric vehicle charging ports
• Full access to car emergency kit.
• Annual Christmas raffle
• Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise
• Secure, free onsite parking.
• Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours
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