Plant Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials AG; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials company in Chelmsford is seeking a Plant Supervisor to oversee the production of concrete and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a solid understanding of health & safety regulations. Join us to build a career focused on innovation and sustainability, with competitive benefits including a salary, bonuses, and generous vacation days.

Benefits

Salary and bonus incentives

Generous pension and life assurance

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Experience in production management in an industrial setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that production of concrete/mortar meets customer requirements.
• Inspect and ensure plant routine maintenance is adhered to.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

Communication

Health & Safety Compliance

Production Management

Teamwork

Education

GCSE grade 4+ in Math’s and English

Job description

Plant Supervisor (JR10010149) Chelmsford, England

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 in coming 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.

Education/Qualification

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

Why Join Us at Heidelberg Materials?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

We’re proud to be recognised as anEmployer of Choice, with accreditations including:

Armed Forces Covenant (Gold)|Disability Confident|5% Club (Platinum)|Mates in Mind|Clear Assured|STEM Ambassador|MPQC Member

Competitive Package:Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance

Work-Life Balance:27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options

Family-Friendly Policies:Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause

Inclusive Culture:Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)

Wellbeing & Development:Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities