Purpose of the role
Reporting to the District Operations Manager, the Plant Supervisor is responsible for the overall control of the site. Main duties include using computer-based systems for batching and dispatching concrete, communicating with customers face-to-face and via phone, carrying out routine maintenance, supervising contractors and hauliers to ensure safe and efficient site operations in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act and Environmental Legislation. Additional responsibilities include ensuring that concrete produced complies with quality standards and that site housekeeping standards are maintained.
Key Accountabilities
- Ensure that concrete/mortar production meets customer requirements, providing optimum output, quality, and standards according to company procedures.
- Regularly inspect and perform routine maintenance on plant equipment, ensuring cleanliness and adherence to safety and operational standards.
- Manage waste disposal, water discharges, and dust emissions following environmental procedures.
- Maintain adequate stock levels of materials, inspecting incoming materials and conducting weekly stock checks.
- Ensure all employees, contractors, and visitors follow safety instructions.
- Optimize plant, equipment, and material utilization through continuous review of work methods.
- Perform other duties as directed by management.
- Operate batching plant to company standards, maintaining site presentation and safety standards.
- Accurately batch concrete/mortar, ensuring proper stock levels of approved materials, including additives and fuel.
- Record and report defects, safety issues, or incidents that could impact health, safety, environment, or product quality.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, quality control, and other relevant policies.
- Maintain cleanliness, tidiness, and safety of the site, plant, and buildings.
- Maintain site security at all times.
- Consult with the District Operations Manager on matters outside the supervisor’s authority.
- Handle customer inquiries and orders professionally, upholding the company's image.
Job Requirements
- Operate batching plant to company standards and maintain site presentation.
- Batch concrete/mortar accurately according to procedures.
- Maintain adequate stock of approved materials, including additives and fuel, and report discrepancies.
- Manage delivery tickets and raise CRDF forms for necessary actions.
- Perform routine maintenance and inspections, recording actions taken.
- Report safety, environmental, or quality issues promptly.
- Comply with policies on health & safety, environment, quality, and legal requirements.
- Keep the site, plant, and buildings clean, tidy, and secure.
- Seek advice from the District Operations Manager on issues beyond authority.
- Perform additional duties as required.
- Handle customer inquiries courteously, maintaining a high standard of service.
What’s On Offer
- Employer recognition: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident (Committed), 5% Club (Platinum), Mates in Mind, Clear Assured (Foundation), MPQC, STEM Ambassador.
- Compensation: Bonus incentives, pension schemes, life assurance.
- Work-life balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), flexible and agile working, holiday purchase, sabbatical.
- Family policies: Maternity, paternity, parental leave, neonatal, adoption, IVF, menopause support.
- Social value: Paid volunteering day, community engagement programs.
- Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, cycle to work, gym discounts, free eye tests, private medical discounts.