Plant Manager

E3 Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading player in UK manufacturing as a Plant Manager responsible for site operations, logistics, and team development. This role offers an engaging opportunity to shape operations and drive improvement within a culture of growth. With a base salary of £50,000 plus benefits, you will work alongside a dedicated leadership team focused on performance and integrity.

Benefits

Company car and fuel card

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in heavy manufacturing, ideally in aggregates, cement, or concrete.
• Strong background in shovel operations and weighbridge logistics.
• Ability to drive performance metrics while ensuring quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage all site operations including production and logistics.
• Lead the launch and scaling of new facilities with an emphasis on operational flow.
• Develop and mentor team members through clear leadership and training.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Improvement

Safety Focus

Logistics Management

Job description

Plant Manager

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments like sand, concrete, cement, asphalt, or aggregates? If you're ready to take full ownership of plant operations, site management and performance excellence — this is your next big move.

We're hiring a Plant Manager to join a dominant force in UK manufacturing.Our high-volume production site demands sharp strategic oversight, hands-on leadership and relentless commitment to operational success.You'll take charge of everything from logistics and shipping (Rail, HGV, and beyond).Staffing and driving production to peak performance.

What's in it for you as a Plant Manager

• £50,000 base salary plus Company car and fuel card
• Typically working Monday to Friday
• Be part of a bold, forward-thinking business that's rapidly growing and investing in its people
• Direct access to a supportive senior leadership team that values initiative and results
• A role where your decisions shape operations and your leadership fuels success
• Career advancement opportunities in a culture built on performance, development and integrity

Roles and responsibilities as a Plant Manager

• Total site operations across production, logistics and staff development
• Launching and scaling new facilities with a strong focus on team structure and operational flow
• Collaborating with hauliers, weighbridge and plant teams, ensuring smooth, safe and cost-effective movement of materials
• Driving performance metrics with precision, ensuring quality, safety and efficiency at every level
• Developing your team with clear leadership, training and accountability

Essential Skills needed as a Plant Manager

• Proven leadership in a heavy manufacturing environment — experience in aggregates, cement, concrete, asphalt or similar sectors is a major advantage
• Strong background in shovel operations, material processing and weighbridge logistics
• Clear, confident leadership — you take control, lead from the front and never shy away from making tough calls
• A relentless focus on improvement, safety and bottom-line results

This is your chance to lead with authority, own a site's full operational delivery and make your mark in a thriving manufacturing business.Ready to command operations and drive change? Apply now.

I'm Fiona McSheffrey, a specialist recruiter in the Construction and Modular Building Supply sector at E3 Recruitment.I work in partnership with leading companies across the UK, connecting high-calibre professionals with roles that truly support long-term career progression.
If you'd like more information about this opportunity — or wish to have a confidential discussion about your next career move — please don't hesitate to contact me directly at E3 Recruitment.