Plant & Equipment Manager (South)
(9 Month Secondment/FTC)
Location: Segensworth
Salary: Personal Contract
Perks & Benefits: Competitive pension scheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Cycle2work Scheme & more
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Help us keep communities safe, warm and connected
We’re looking for a Plant & Equipment Manager to lead the strategy, safety, and performance of our plant, tools and equipment across the South. You’ll make sure our 60,000+ assets are safe, compliant, available and ready to support our operational teams every day.
This is a key leadership role where you’ll shape investment decisions, drive continuous improvement, and work closely with senior stakeholders, suppliers, and regional teams.
We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses across the community. Whether you’re supporting from the office or working on the front line, every role plays a part.
How you’ll support us on our mission to keep people safe and warm…
· Leading a team of 24 support, workshop and warehouse colleagues
· Overseeing the selection, purchase, deployment and maintenance of equipment worth £30m
· Managing £1m capex and £2.3m opex budgets
· Ensuring all plant and equipment is safe, compliant and available
· Working with internal and external stakeholders to influence policy and investment
· Driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement
· Supporting winter preparedness and major equipment rollouts
· Championing a zero-harm culture across your team and the wider business
What you’ll need
· Experience managing budgets, investment plans or operational services
· Strong understanding of compliance, governance and safety
· Ability to influence, collaborate and build relationships across teams
· Confident preparing business cases and formal investment requests
· Experience leading people and managing performance
· Knowledge of plant, equipment or asset management (or willingness to learn)
· Full UK driving licence
Qualifications / Experience:
· Degree-level education or equivalent experience in engineering, asset management, operations or similar
· Management experience or a recognised management qualification
· Strong analytical, numerical and reporting skills


Not sure you meet every requirement?
Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.


Why SGN?
SGN leads pioneering research and development for a energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.
If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We’re here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone. >
please feel free to reach out to us. We’re here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.