People Project is recruiting on behalf of its client operating in the construction and infrastructure sector for an experienced and results-oriented Plant and Equipment Manager. The successful candidate will oversee the effective management, maintenance, deployment and utilization of the company’s plant, heavy machinery, equipment, vehicles and tools across multiple construction sites. The role will focus on maximizing equipment availability, minimizing operational downtime, controlling costs, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting the efficient execution of construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage the company’s plant, heavy machinery, construction equipment, vehicles and tools to ensure availability, reliability and efficient utilization across all project sites.
- Coordinate equipment allocation, deployment, mobilization and demobilization in line with project requirements.
- Monitor equipment utilization and performance, identifying opportunities to improve productivity and reduce idle time.
- Maintain an accurate register of company-owned and hired equipment, including location, condition, allocation and operating status.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules, inspection procedures and servicing programs for all plant, machinery, vehicles and equipment.
- Oversee repairs, servicing, breakdown response and workshop operations to minimize downtime and prevent project delays.
- Ensure timely availability of spare parts, tools, lubricants and other maintenance supplies.
- Monitor maintenance quality and costs, ensuring repairs are completed efficiently and in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Identify recurring equipment failures and implement corrective measures to improve reliability and extend asset lifespan.
- Ensure plant, machinery, vehicles and equipment comply with applicable occupational health and safety, environmental, roadworthiness and statutory requirements.
- Ensure regular equipment inspections and maintain valid licenses, permits, certifications and operating documents.
- Promote safe equipment operation and ensure operators, drivers and maintenance personnel follow established safety procedures.
- Coordinate the reporting, investigation and resolution of equipment-related incidents and unsafe conditions.
- Work closely with Project Managers, site engineers and operations teams to forecast equipment requirements and plan plant deployment.
- Provide technical guidance on equipment suitability, capacity, performance and availability for specific construction activities.
- Monitor equipment demand across projects and coordinate transfers between sites to maximize utilization.
- Support project mobilization planning by ensuring required equipment is available and operational before site activities commence.
- Prepare and monitor plant and equipment budgets, including maintenance, repairs, fuel, spare parts, rentals and capital expenditure.
- Monitor equipment operating costs, fuel consumption, maintenance expenditure and cost per operating hour.
- Identify opportunities to reduce equipment costs without compromising safety, quality or operational efficiency.
- Review external equipment-hire arrangements and recommend cost-effective alternatives where appropriate.
- Provide regular management reports on equipment performance, utilization, expenditure, downtime and maintenance requirements.
- Advise management on equipment purchases, replacement, disposal, rebuilding and long-term asset investment requirements.
- Evaluate equipment condition, operating efficiency and lifecycle costs to support informed investment decisions.
- Manage relationships with equipment suppliers, service providers, spare-parts vendors and external plant-hire companies.
- Review supplier quotations, service agreements, rental terms and maintenance contracts to ensure value for money.
- Supervise workshop personnel, mechanics, equipment operators, drivers and plant coordinators.
- Establish clear work schedules, performance standards and accountability for equipment maintenance and utilization.
- Ensure employees receive appropriate technical training, safety instruction and operational guidance.
- Monitor team productivity and ensure compliance with company policies, maintenance procedures and reporting requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment inspections, maintenance schedules, service history, breakdowns, operating hours, fuel consumption and repair costs.
- Track equipment utilization, downtime, availability and operating performance using appropriate reporting or tracking systems.
- Prepare periodic reports highlighting equipment status, maintenance priorities, cost trends and operational risks.
- Ensure proper documentation of equipment allocation, transfers, external rentals and asset movements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Plant Engineering, Heavy Equipment Maintenance or a related technical field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in equipment maintenance, fleet management or asset-tracking systems
- Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in plant and equipment management (construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, mining or heavy equipment industry preferred)
- At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity (overseeing plant, equipment, workshop operations or maintenance teams)
- Demonstrated experience managing heavy construction machinery (excavators, backhoe loaders, graders, rollers, cranes, heavy trucks and related equipment)
- Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance
- Strong knowledge of equipment diagnostics
- Strong knowledge of workshop management
- Strong knowledge of breakdown troubleshooting
- Experience in equipment budgeting
- Experience in cost control
- Experience in spare-parts management
- Experience in equipment procurement
- Experience in external plant-hire coordination
- Knowledge of applicable occupational safety, environmental, roadworthiness and equipment compliance requirements in Tanzania
