Plant Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials UK; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a Plant Supervisor in Brighton. The role involves managing batching operations, ensuring safety and quality compliance, and overseeing maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in plant operations and have excellent communication skills for customer engagement. With a range of benefits including flexible working and a robust support system, this position offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Bonus incentives

Pension schemes

Life assurance

27 days holiday

Flexible working

Paid volunteering day

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience in plant operation and maintenance is preferred.
• Good communication skills for customer interactions.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee batching operations and maintain site safety standards.
• Monitor production quality to meet customer requirements.
• Perform regular maintenance on plant equipment.

Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Customer Service

Routine Maintenance

Batching Operations

Environmental Management

Job description

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.