Plant Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials AG; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials AG is seeking a Plant Supervisor for their Brighton site. This role encompasses overseeing daily operations, ensuring that concrete production meets quality standards, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in plant management and a strong focus on customer communication. The position offers a supportive work environment with numerous benefits, striving for a work-life balance and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days holiday

Pension scheme

Bonus incentives

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a concrete batching plant.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations applicable to the industry.
• Ability to conduct routine maintenance and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall control of site operations.
• Manage production to meet quality and customer standards.
• Conduct routine maintenance and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Plant Operations Management

Customer Communication

Routine Maintenance

Job description

Plant Supervisor (JR10007887) Brighton, England

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 the use of computer-based systems for batching and dispatch of concrete, communicating with customers face-to-face and via phone, carrying out routine maintenance, supervising contractors and hauliers to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the site in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act and Environmental Legislation.

Other key responsibilities include ensuring that concrete produced meets quality standards and maintaining site housekeeping standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure production of concrete/mortar meets customer requirements, with optimal output, quality, and standards as per the Procedures Manual, Working Instructions, and Technical Instructions.
• Regularly inspect and perform routine maintenance on plant equipment, ensuring cleanliness of plant, area, buildings, and equipment.
• Manage waste disposal, water discharges, and dust emissions according to environmental procedures.
• Ensure sufficient materials are available for production demands.
• Inspect incoming materials and conduct weekly visual stock checks.
• Ensure all employees, contractors, and visitors comply with safety instructions.
• Optimize plant, equipment, and material utilization through work method reviews.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.
• Operate the batching plant to company standards and maintain site presentation.
• Accurately batch concrete/mortar following procedures.
• Maintain adequate stock of approved materials, including additives and fuel, and verify stocks weekly and monthly.
• Conduct routine maintenance and record defects/actions.
• Report safety, environmental, or quality issues immediately.
• Comply with policies on health & safety, environment, quality control, fraud prevention, and competition law.
• Keep the site, plant, and buildings clean, tidy, and secure.
• Seek advice from the District Operations Manager when necessary.
• Handle customer inquiries courteously, upholding the company's image.

Job requirements

• Operate the batching plant to company standards, maintaining site presentation.
• Batch concrete/mortar accurately per procedures.
• Ensure the plant is stocked with approved materials, including additives and fuel, and notify admin of discrepancies.
• Process delivery tickets promptly and accurately, raising CRDF forms as needed.
• Check stocks weekly and verify monthly.
• Perform routine maintenance and defect inspections, recording actions.
• Report any issues that could affect health & safety, environment, product quality, or service.
• Ensure compliance with policies on health & safety, environment, quality, fraud prevention, and competition law.
• Maintain cleanliness and security of the site and plant.
• Consult with the District Operations Manager on matters outside the supervisor’s authority.
• Perform additional duties as required.
• Handle customer inquiries professionally, maintaining high standards.

What’s on Offer

• Employer of choice: Recognitions include Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident (Committed), 5% Club (Platinum), Mates in Mind, Clear Assured (Foundation), MPQC, STEM Ambassador.
• Compensation Package: Bonus incentives, generous pension schemes, life assurance.
• Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), agile and flexible working options, holiday purchase, sabbatical.
• Family Friendly: Enhanced policies for maternity, paternity, parental leave, neonatal care, adoption, IVF, menopause.
• Social Value: Paid volunteering days, community engagement initiatives including LGBTQ+, Women in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), mental health first aiders, Cycle to Work scheme, benefit portal with gym discounts, free eye tests, discounted private medical cover.