Digital Team Leader (North)
Plantforce are a national supplier of technologically advanced plant hire machinery tailored to the construction, rail, major project and energy industries.
Our vision is to be our Customer’s first choice through safety, sustainability and integrity.
At the heart of our strategy are our people. Plantforce are committed to investing in our people and culture, matching the right people in the right roles from the start. Fostering growth by empowering our people to develop alongside the business, enabling career progression and the creation of new opportunities with on the job training.
As a result of our continued growth we are excited to be recruiting for the role of Digital Team Leader (North), if you believe you’re the right candidate, read on to learn more!
Job Purpose:
Plantforce Digital is at the forefront of innovation in the construction and plant hire industry. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team with the tools, support, and opportunities to grow your career. Delivering best-in-class support to clients and projects across the region, by driving the Digital offering within the business forward, leading and supporting a growing team of digital engineers. Being a passionate and experienced individual who will play a key role in continued expansion within our digital division in the North of England. This role is perfect for someone with significant previous experience in machine control installation, with previous experience of leading a successful team, or if you are ready to take that next big step in your leadership career – this could also be for you.
This role will involve supporting the Plantforce Digital Division team, building strong working relationships with team members and customers alike, ensuring the efficient and effective active management of installations such as Trimble Earthworks and Lecia MC1 machine control systems on site for customers or in one of our depots situated around the UK. Responsible for developing and organising new hires and responding to new hire enquiries.
Main Responsibilities:
- Build and continuously develop strong working relationships with team members and customers
- Efficient and effective management of the GPS machine control division including training and developing the engineers.
- Ensure proactive account management is maintained and promoted within the division
- Liaise with customers on equipment breakdowns
- Liaise with hire desk to ensure timely and efficient processing of all on/off hire orders
- Book and track all machine control equipment repairs and servicing
- Liaise with machine control manufacturers to organise repair of machine control equipment
- Assist with daily stock checks
- Delivery, fitting and calibration of wiring harnesses to pre-approved specification on customer
- sites
- Welding and fabrication of sensor brackets and mast mounts.
- Together with the above, the role would also encompass installation of human form recognition cameras, height and slew restrictors and any other innovations as the role develops.
Skills and attributes:
- Strong knowledge of Plant GPS equipment
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Good communication skills
- Team Player mindset
- Ability to demonstrate initiative
- Good Time Management
- Proactive and self-motivated
Essential Requirements and qualifications:
- Right to work in the UK
- Full Driving Licence
- Leadership experience – or the ambition to grow into a leadership role
- Sound auto-electrical/mechanical knowledge
- Strong understanding of Health and Safety good practice and legislation
- Strong hands-on experience with Leica or Trimble machine control systems
- Previous experience of setting up calibration of excavators and dozers
- A working knowledge of HFR camera systems
- Basic understanding of height and slew restrictors
- High standard of welding/fabrication to include hot works
- Ability to read wiring diagrams
- Understanding of Risk assessments and method statements
Benefits:
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service
- Workplace Pension
- Refer a friend scheme
- Employee Assistance program
- Wellbeing support
- Annual employee satisfaction survey
- Discounted gift card scheme – Saving up to 15% on a huge range of physical and digital gift card from big name retailers.
- Paid volunteer days to support our community team and our chosen charities
- Paid volunteer days for registered individuals within any Government supported roles (e.g. Reservists).
- Eye test and vision care voucher scheme
- Free Annual flu vaccination vouchers
- Living wage accredited employers
How to apply:
We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Plantforce are an equal opportunity employer, and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed to support your application or interview process.
For more information please contact Careers@plantforce.com
