Asphalt Plant Operations Lead — Safety & Efficiency

Zoom Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoom Recruitment in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee an asphalt operation. The role commands a £41,000 salary for a 45-hour week (Mon–Sat with 1 in 2 Saturdays).

You will support the Plant Manager, lead a team, ensure Health, Safety and Environmental compliance, and drive production efficiency. Ideal candidates have hands-on plant experience, a solid understanding of asphalt production, and the ability to manage contractors and maintenance activities while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience in asphalt plant operations is essential.
• Strong understanding of production costs and product quality.
• Ability to lead a team and manage contractors.
• Good organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Plant Manager in safe, reliable operation of asphalt plant.
• Lead and ensure HSE compliance.
• Support daily production and meet operational requirements.
• Deliver maintenance activities and assist long-term plan.
• Supervise operatives and manage contractors.
• Maintain product quality and Factory Production Control (FPC) standards.
• Identify improvements in safety, reliability and efficiency.
• Provide management cover when required.

Skills

Asphalt plant ops

Leadership

Health & Safety

Maintenance planning

Root-cause analysis

Job description

Zoom Recruitment in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee an asphalt operation. The role commands a £41,000 salary for a 45-hour week (Mon–Sat with 1 in 2 Saturdays).

You will support the Plant Manager, lead a team, ensure Health, Safety and Environmental compliance, and drive production efficiency. Ideal candidates have hands-on plant experience, a solid understanding of asphalt production, and the ability to manage contractors and maintenance activities while maintaining