Plant Supervisor

Tarmac Trading Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Bridgwater is seeking an experienced Plant Supervisor to manage the Readymix Concrete operation. You will supervise the team, ensure compliance with safety standards, and oversee production processes to meet customer needs. Ideal candidates will have plant operations experience and knowledge of H&S policies. This position includes excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Career progression

Discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.

Employee Assistance helpline for confidential advice

Qualifications

• Experience in concrete manufacturing operations is essential.
• Must be knowledgeable about H&S and Environmental policies.
• Experience of risk assessments and safe systems of work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the operational team effectively.
• Manage daily production, operational costs, and stock controls.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Plant operations experience

Safety conscious

Production process knowledge

Education

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

NVQ in fixed and mobile plant operations

Job description

Job Introduction

Plant Supervisor – Readymix Concrete

About the Role

Reporting into the Production Manager, the successful Plant Supervisor will be responsible for managing and being accountable for the Readymix Concrete operation at our best in class plant. You will ensure our safety and operational standards are of the highest standard, supervise the site team, ensuring that we deliver to our customers as required. Managing plant compliance with business policies and procedures and ensuring that legislative compliance also form a strong aspect of the role.

What you'll be doing

In this role, as the successful Plant Supervisor you will be carrying out the following duties and responsibilities:

• Leading and actively supervising the operational team
• Managing all aspects of daily production including operational costs and control stocks
• Working on the efficient manufacture of concrete and controlling standard deviation and cement contents
• Improving operational performance through KPI’s
• Taking responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues and business partners
• Maintain site housekeeping to a high standard
• Batching concrete to meet customer needs whilst meeting internal quality requirements

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Plant Supervisor who is:

• Experienced in plant operations (ideally concrete manufacturing)
• Safety conscious and ideally also has experience of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Knowledgeable of production processes and H&S and Environmental policies

It would be advantageous if you also have

• An IOSH Managing Safely qualification
• And a NVQ in fixed and mobile plant operations

We offer

• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Career progression
• Access to the Tarmac Reward site with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice

Hopkins is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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