Maintenance Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials UK; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials supplier seeks a proactive Maintenance Supervisor for the Chelmsford location. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance operations for fixed and mobile plant equipment, ensuring peak efficiency and compliance with safety standards. This role offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Great benefits package

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Generous Pension Schemes

27 days holiday

Flexible working

Paid Volunteering Day every year

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant maintenance and supervision.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow site procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and Quarry Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of fixed and mobile plant equipment.
• Conduct planned maintenance and inspections, maintaining accurate records.
• Identify and resolve potential issues to maximise plant availability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Proactive approach to safety

Education

Good general education

Safety Awareness of Industrial Gases

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

Maintenance Supervisor – Chelmsford Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and repair of fixed and mobile plant across multiple sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring operational efficiency and plant availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on fixed and mobile plant equipment within your scope of competence.
• Conduct planned maintenance and inspections, maintaining accurate records in line with management requirements.
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment in accordance with site regimes.
• Identify and resolve potential issues to maximise plant availability and minimise unplanned downtime.
• Carry out cleaning and housekeeping duties as required, ensuring compliance with site standards.
• To be able to operate machines in a safe and proper manner.
• To undertake maintenance works to static plant as required by manufacturer and Heidelberg Materials.
• To maintain and repair static and mobile plant in a safe and efficient manner
• To maintain where required mobile plant in a good order physically with re-fuelling, greasing, cleaning in accordance with the manufacturers and Heidelberg Materials recommendations.
• To complete daily inspection sheets of the conditions of static & mobile plant when required.
• To report problems or defects of static & mobile plant to the Plant Supervisor and Operations Manager
• To complete near miss reports as required by Site Management.
• To operate plant & machinery in an energy efficient manner.
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in plant maintenance and supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow site procedures.
• A proactive approach to safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence.
  
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Great benefits package
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development
  
  
  

Education/Qualification

• Computer literate
• Good general education required, and large amount of health and safety regulations and Quarry Regulations are required to be understood and carried out.
• Safety Awareness of Industrial Gases
• Practical burning and welding operations
  
  
  

Salary Competitive

Location Chelmsford

Hours 40

• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
• Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
• Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
• Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
• Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)