Area Relief Supervisor

Breedon Group plc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Cardiff is seeking an Area Relief Supervisor to oversee the production of ready-mix concrete across South Wales and Bristol. The role involves managing stock, supervising safety checks, and supporting operational staff. Ideal candidates will possess a mechanical understanding of plant operations and a proactive, hands-on approach. Benefits include competitive remuneration, annual leave, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Aviva Pension scheme

Holiday Purchase scheme

Sharesave scheme

Training & development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Access to employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• General mechanical/electrical understanding of machinery within the concrete plant.
• Ability to identify faults and report accordingly.
• Experience in plant operations required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily checks of all safety critical equipment.
• Supervise production in line with customer specifications.
• Manage material stocks and reordering from suppliers.
• Coach and mentor operational staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical understanding of machinery

Proactive and flexible approach

Hands-on problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Experience in plant operations

Job description

Area Relief Supervisor

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cardiff Concrete Plant

Description

We are currently seeking an Area Relief Concrete Plant Supervisor to support Concrete Plants in the South Wales & Bristol area. You will be responsible for the production of ready-mix concrete in the area using a computerised batching system at several sites across South Wales and Bristol area. You will also be responsible for aiding the Production and Assistant Production Managers in fulfilling their duties with regard to Health Safety and maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily checks of all safety critical equipment in line with company standards
• Operate loading shovels to re-stock storage bins and stockpile aggregate deliveries
• Ensure focused, proactive communication of any potential near miss / hazards within the work area to the Company's Health & Safety Department and Line Management
• Ensure production is in line with customer specification and required technical standards
• Manage all constituent material stocks and reorder as required from the various suppliers
• Daily checks carried out and recorded as required by the environmental permits
• Manage and control truck mixer/tipper/cement tanker drivers operating within the plant
• Supervise and manage external contractors in line with company standards
• Maintain high standards of site housekeeping and some daily preventative maintenance activities
• To coach and mentor operational staff and drive operational improvements
• To provide support to the assistant production managers and district manager where possible

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• You will have a general mechanical / electrical understanding of machinery equipment within the concrete plant and be able to identify faults and report accordingly
• The successful candidate will have a flexible, proactive and versatile approach to work. You will have an energetic “hands on” approach with the ability to anticipate problems and consider a solution. You will also have the ability to negotiate and work collaboratively with colleagues on both a formal and informal level
• This position is ideal for a highly motivated person with experience of plant operations

Job Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Aviva Pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Training & development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
• A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance