Block Plant Manager

Holcim UK; Devizes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials supplier is seeking a Block Plant Manager in Devizes. The role involves overseeing production, resource allocation, and safety compliance within a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in the construction materials sector, strong health and safety knowledge, and good teamwork skills. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing employee well-being and career development, with work hours from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced family benefits

Free 24/7 remote GP service

Opportunities for career progression

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience within the construction materials industry is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of site safety, manual handling, and plant operation.
• Physically fit, capable of manual labour including lifting and carrying.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and direct day-to-day manufacturing operations.
• Oversee inventory of raw materials, parts, molds, and finished products.
• Develop and implement a robust maintenance schedule to minimize downtime.

Skills

Experience in the construction materials industry

Strong health and Safety knowledge

Good communication and teamwork skills

Telehandler / Counterbalance experience

Job description

About Holcim

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

Holcim UK Company Benefits

Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits -

all recognising the contribution you bring

Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer

enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave . We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way.

Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business .

support, inspire, and uplift women across the business .

Free 24 / 7 remote GP service for you and your household , offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad

Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

bring together employees

with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Block Plant Manager to join our team at our plant in Devizes.

This role is a fast-paced, dynamic and extremely varied role. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about their work and is looking for employment with a company who, in return for their commitment and hard-work, genuinely cares about their safety, health, wellbeing, job satisfaction and career development.

The role is Mon to Fri from 6AM till 4PM with occasional saturdays.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Operations and Production Management
   • Direct Production: Plan, schedule, and direct the day-to-day manufacturing operations to maximize output, minimise costs, and meet customer demand and delivery schedules.
   • Resource Allocation: Effectively manage and optimize the use of all plant resources, including personnel, equipment, raw materials (cement, aggregates, water, admixtures), and utilities.
   • Inventory Control: Oversee the inventory of raw materials, parts, molds, and finished products, coordinating with purchasing and sales to prevent shortages and manage stock.
2. 2. Equipment and Maintenance
   • Maintenance Oversight: Facilitate and direct the maintenance program for all plant machinery, including 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 minimize equipment downtime and maximize machinery utilisation.
3. 3. Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE)
   • Safety Compliance: Develop, implement, and strictly enforce all company and governmental Health, Safety, and Environmental (SHE) regulations (e.g., OSHA), promoting a strong safety culture among all personnel.

Who you are

• Experience working within the construction materials industry is highly desirable
• Excellent health and Safety knowledge.
• Previous experience in a similar role within a yard, plant, or construction environment.
• Quality checks and stock control experience is desirable.
• Strong understanding of site safety, manual handling, and plant operation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Telehandler / Counterbalance experience would be 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. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

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