Cement Plant Manager Designate

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Plant Manager Designate for a prestigious cement plant in the UK. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team and driving operational excellence in a site focused on innovation and sustainability. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in large-scale cement operations, relevant engineering qualifications, and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary, car allowance, and relocation assistance are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Plant Manager or Operations Manager in the cement sector.
• Experience leading large-scale industrial operations with over 100 FTE.
• Ability to drive safety, performance, and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary leadership team across production, engineering, and technical functions.
• Drive operational excellence and environmental compliance.
• Partner with senior stakeholders on decarbonisation projects.

Skills

Leadership

Operational excellence

Budget management

Communication

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Plant Manager Designate- Cement Manufacturing (Flagship UK Site & Investment Programme)

"Strategic succession plan and high-profile leadership role for an experienced Cement Plant or Operations Manager seeking to relocate or return to the UK."

£Very Competitive + Car Allowance, Bonus & Benefits + Relocation Assistance

Midlands, UK

Our client operates one of the UK's largest and most strategically significant cement plants. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven Plant Manager or senior operations leader to take a key leadership role at a site undergoing major investment in decarbonisation and sustainability - establishing it as one of the most advanced facilities in the sector. The successful candidate will lead site operations, engineering and people development with full accountability for safety, performance and long-term strategic growth.

The Role :

• Lead a multidisciplinary leadership team across production, engineering, and technical functions.
• Drive operational excellence, safety and environmental compliance in a continuous process environment.
• Optimise production capability, efficiency and cost management through data‑driven, lean principles.
• Deliver transformation and cultural change to achieve world‑class reliability and OEE.
• Partner with senior stakeholders on decarbonisation and carbon capture projects.
• Represent the business externally, building relationships with regulators, local community and industry bodies.

The Ideal Candidate :

• Proven track record as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or Senior Production / Engineering Manager in the cement sector.
• Degree educated in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience leading large‑scale industrial operations (100+ FTE) in a unionised environment.
• Strategic and hands‑on leadership capability with excellent people engagement and communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen, budgetary and project management skills.
• Culturally adaptable with the ability to integrate into a UK leadership team.

Application Questions :

• Are you currently a Plant or Operations Manager in the cement or related heavy process industry?
• Have you successfully led large-scale continuous process operations and transformation programmes?
• Are you seeking relocation or repatriation to the UK for a long-term senior leadership role?
• What level of responsibility and progression are you seeking in your next role?

To apply, please email your CV quoting reference LX 3490740