Transport and Plant Manager - Cranleigh, GU6 8EH - £50,000K

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Transport and Plant Manager to continue the management of our 45-vehicle fleet (under 3.5 tonnes) plus hired in HGVs and oversee the procurement, hiring, and maintenance of plant equipment to support our specialist civils and electrical infrastructure projects. At Lowery, your contributions matter—you’ll be part of a friendly, high-performing SME where your voice is heard, and your expertise is valued.

The Role

You’ll efficiently manage the maintenance, allocation, hiring, buying and utilisation of vehicles, plant and equipment, fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and customer service.

Your Key Responsibilities

Transport

• Manage our fleet of 45 vehicles, including vans, welfare units, and light goods vehicles.
• Manage occasional hired in HGVs
• Develop and implement transportation strategies to meet operational goals.
• Monitor and analyse transport costs, identifying opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and reliable fleet, ensuring adherence to maintenance schedules and regulations, including FORS accreditation.
• Plan and manage transportation logistics for materials, equipment, and personnel across projects.

Plant

• Oversee the procurement, maintenance, and hiring of plant and equipment with the Plant and Transport Controller. This includes for light civils and electrical infrastructure work.
• Implement maintenance schedules to maximise equipment availability and reliability.
• Monitor plant performance and recommend upgrades or replacements as needed.
• Ensure full compliance with safety standards, conducting regular inspections and training sessions.

What we’re looking for

• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Transport Management.
• Minimum 2 years’ proven experience in transport management.
• Experience with hiring plant equipment (desirable)
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, safety practices, and logistics principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency in fleet and equipment management software and systems.
• If you have FORS Practitioner fleet manager modules, that’s great. If not, we will train you.
• Ability to manage tight timeframes, surges in workload depending on the projects, and to deliver

Why Join Us?

At Lowery, we’re a trusted name in the rail construction and power sectors, known for our exceptional quality, reliable delivery, and integrity. Our clients include Network Rail, General Electric, and other Tier 1 contractors such as BAM Nuttall and Octavius.

As a friendly, high-performing SME, we value every team member. You’ll have direct access to the Operational Director, ensuring your voice is heard, your contributions are recognised, and your impact is felt.

A few words from our Operational Director.

This is a very important department and in turn role within our business. The right candidate will get to really own the department and take it forward for the benefit of the business and their own personal development. The successful candidate will work closely with myself and the Companies established Leadership Team to ensure the business continues to benefit from the collaborative culture we have here at Lowery.

We believe in innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement and as such we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Come and join us!