Plant Supervisor

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 key to our growth and development. We aim to foster 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.

Purpose of the role

To work closely with the other team members in producing concrete in a safe clean environment and to ensure best possible customer service is always achieved. To be responsible for first impression reaction regarding cleanliness of yard and plant and facilities.

Key Accountabilities

• To liaise with the Order Office, plant staff and Customers and ensure that production of concrete/mortar meets customer’s requirements and to give optimum output, quality, and standards in accordance with the Procedures Manual, Working instructions and Technical Instructions.
• To regularly inspect, carry out and ensure that plant routine maintenance is adhered to and that the cleanliness of the plant mechanism, plant area, buildings, equipment, and facilities are maintained and cleaned in accordance with standing instructions.
• To ensure that all waste disposals, water discharges and dust emissions are dealt with in accordance with the Environmental Procedures laid down.
• To ensure that sufficient materials are available to meet the demands of production.
• To inspect incoming materials and to carry out a visual stock check of all materials once a week.
• To ensure that all employees/contractors and visitors to the plant follow the relevant safety instructions laid down.
• By constant appraisal and review of work methods and plant utilisation, ensure the best use is made of plant, equipment, and materials available.
• To comply with all aspects of the Restrictive Trade Practices Act. A separate communication will be issued shortly/the communication issued previously refers.
• To ensure that the business/operations are performed in accordance with Group and Regional Administrative instructions and procedures and in such a way to prevent any fraudulent activities taking place.
• To comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and to observe the requirements of Company Safety Policy and other relevant legislation.
• To update all areas of knowledge as required to carry out the job with maximum effectiveness and to attend training courses as and when required.
• To comply with all aspects of the Personnel Policies and Procedures of the Company.
• To perform any other relevant duties as requested by Management.
• To effectively operate the batching plant and FEL to the standards required by company policy and to improve & maintain site presentation to company guidelines.
• To maintain cleanliness throughout the site and facilities.
• To accurately batch concrete/mortar in accordance with the relevant procedures when trained to do so.
• To ensure that the plant is adequately always stocked with approved materials.
• To visually check stocks daily and verify monthly with plant supervisor.
• To carry out routine maintenance and inspection for defects and record actions accordingly.
• To report any defect, action or occurrence which may jeopardise the operation in any respect of health & safety, the environment, product quality and service.
• To be familiar with and ensure full compliance with the policies issued on health & safety, the environment, quality control and fraud prevention.
  
  

• To comply with all aspects of the Heidelberg Materials Compliance Policy.
• To ensure that all the business/operations are performed in accordance with instructions and procedures and in such a way to prevent any fraudulent activities taking place.
• To comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and to observe the requirements of the Company Safety Policy and other relevant legislation.
• To proactively manage health & safety of employees to continuously improve the company's health & safety performance.
• To update all areas of knowledge as required to carry out the job with maximum effectiveness and to attend training/development courses as and when required.
• To comply with all aspects of the HR Policies and Procedures of the Company.
  
  

• GCSE grade 4+ Equivalent to a C in Math’s and English.
  
  

• 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).
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover.