Block Manager

Holcim Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Operations and Production Manager. This role involves directing day-to-day manufacturing operations, managing plant resources, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in the construction materials industry, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to oversee inventory and maintenance programs effectively. A commitment to safety and quality standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction materials industry.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Previous role in a plant or construction environment.
• Understanding of site safety and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Direct manufacturing operations to maximise output and meet delivery schedules.
• Manage plant resources including personnel and equipment.
• Oversee inventory control to prevent shortages.
• Facilitate maintenance programmes for plant machinery.
• Enforce health and safety regulations within the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Quality checks

Stock control

Tools

Telehandler

Counterbalance equipment

Job description

Operations and Production Management

Direct day‑to‑day manufacturing operations to maximise output, minimise costs and meet customer demand and delivery schedules.

Resource Allocation: Manage and optimise all plant resources including personnel, equipment, raw materials (cement, aggregates, water, admixtures) and utilities.

Inventory Control: Oversee inventory of raw materials, parts, molds and finished products, coordinating with purchasing and sales to prevent shortages and manage stock.

Equipment and Maintenance

Maintenance Oversight: Facilitate and direct the maintenance programme for all plant machinery – block machines, mixers, batching systems, curing chambers, fork trucks and mobile equipment.

Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Troubleshooting: Develop and implement a robust PM schedule to minimise equipment downtime and maximise utilisation.

Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)

Safety Compliance: Develop, implement and strictly enforce all company and governmental Health, Safety and Environmental regulations (e.g., OSHA) and promote a strong safety culture among all personnel.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working within the construction materials industry.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety.
• Previous experience in a similar role within a yard, plant or construction environment.
• Quality checks and stock control experience desirable.
• Strong understanding of site safety, manual handling and plant operation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Telehandler/Counterbalance experience highly preferable.
• Physically fit, capable of manual labour including lifting and carrying.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.