Asphalt Plant Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials UK; Groby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Comprehensive benefits

Training and development

Career progression

Global organisation

Safety culture

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking an experienced Asphalt Plant Supervisor to lead daily plant operations, ensuring safety, quality and high performance.

You will manage processing teams, coordinate material flows, and drive improvements to maximise efficiency while maintaining compliance. This role reports to the Operations Manager and requires strong leadership and technical knowledge in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Strong process and engineering knowledge in manufacturing or related environment.
• Experience supervising or managing production or processing operations.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage and influence people at all levels.
• Experience leading, developing and motivating teams.
• Ability to prioritise workload, manage risk and make informed decisions.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all daily process activities across the plant.
• Coordinate supply and movement of raw materials, fuels and finished products.
• Work with Shift Managers to maximise plant efficiency and performance.
• Oversee operational teams and allocate resources effectively.
• Drive safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, environment and quality standards.
• Ensure maintenance plans are executed (preventive, corrective, autonomous).
• Monitor plant performance and implement improvements to increase utilisation.
• Coordinate maintenance with the Maintenance Department to minimise downtime.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate deliveries with suppliers and hauliers.
• Produce performance reports and monitor KPIs.
• Support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining safety and quality.

Skills

Process engineering

Supervisory experience

Planning

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK's largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Asphalt Plant Supervisor

Salary: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Hours: Full Time

Lead Operations. Drive Performance. Build the Future.

Join Heidelberg Materials and Make an Impact

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Asphalt Plant Supervisor to play a key leadership role in the safe, efficient and productive operation of our plant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong people leader with operational and engineering knowledge to take ownership of plant performance, drive continuous improvement, and lead a team committed to excellence in safety, quality and production.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day process operations, leading operational teams, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance and operational performance are achieved.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and supervise all day process activities across the plant.
• Coordinate the supply and movement of raw materials, fuels and finished products.
• Work closely with Shift Managers to maximise plant efficiency and performance.
• Oversee direct and indirect operational teams, ensuring resources are deployed effectively.
• Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Ensure preventative, corrective and autonomous maintenance plans are implemented effectively.
• Monitor plant performance, identify bottlenecks and deliver improvements to increase efficiency and utilisation.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with the Maintenance Department to minimise downtime.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate deliveries with suppliers and hauliers.
• Produce performance reports and monitor operational KPIs.
• Support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Organise holiday and absence cover to ensure operational continuity.

Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership

• Ensure all safety, environmental and quality management systems are fully implemented and maintained.
• Lead audits, inspections and workplace safety conversations.
• Investigate and address non-conformances, observations and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are consistently maintained.
• Drive continuous improvement in health, safety and environmental performance.
• Promote a culture where everyone takes ownership of safe working practices.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a confident and proactive leader who can motivate teams, solve problems and deliver operational excellence.

You will ideally have:

• Strong process and engineering knowledge within manufacturing, industrial processing, construction materials or a similar environment.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a production or processing operation.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence people at all levels.
• Experience leading, developing and motivating teams.
• The ability to prioritise workload, manage risk and make informed decisions.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and performance.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and operational systems.

Essential Leadership Qualities

You will be:

• A visible and hands-on leader.
• A strong communicator who can clearly share priorities and expectations.
• Committed to developing and coaching others.
• Comfortable managing performance and driving accountability.
• Results-focused while maintaining the highest safety standards.
• Passionate about building high-performing teams.

Why Join Heidelberg Materials?

At Heidelberg Materials, we are committed to investing in our people and creating opportunities for long-term career growth.

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation.A strong culture of safety, wellbeing and inclusion.
• The opportunity to work with industry-leading operations and technologies.
• A supportive team environment where your contribution is recognised and valued.