Plant Supervisor

FM Conway; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in transportation solutions is seeking a Plant Supervisor to oversee the asphalt plant operations. The successful candidate will supervise an operational team, manage stock levels, and ensure adherence to health and safety legislation. This role offers career development opportunities and various employee benefits, including 23 days holiday and health support.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Training opportunities

Access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience with asphalt plant manufacturing systems.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Experience operating loading shovels, telehandlers, and weighbridges.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate the operational team for quality and efficiency.
• Manage stock levels and oversee mixing plans.
• Handle weighbridge functions and manage daily deliveries.

Skills

Experience with asphalt plant manufacturing systems

Understanding of health and safety legislation

Experience operating loading shovels

Experience operating telehandlers

Experience with weighbridges

Strong customer focus

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Job description

FM Conway is currently looking to recruit a Plant Supervisor to join our Aggregate and Asphalt (A&A) division. Based at our Heathrow Asphalt plant, the successful candidate will be responsible for operating the asphalt plant, mobile plant, and weighbridge functions, as well as coordinating shifts and supervising the site.

Responsibilities of the Plant Supervisor include:

1. Supervising and motivating the operational team to achieve excellence and continuous improvement in quality and efficiency.
2. Managing stock levels of fuel, raw materials, and constituents.
3. Ensuring mixing plans are executed effectively and cost-efficiently.
4. Reporting critical issues promptly and accurately.
5. Creating task-specific risk assessments and safe working practices.
6. Supervising contractors in accordance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
7. Carrying out weighbridge functions, managing daily deliveries, and maintaining effective communication with team members to meet customer needs.

Required Skills and Experience:

Applicants should have experience with asphalt plant manufacturing systems, a good understanding of health and safety legislation, and experience operating loading shovels, telehandlers, and weighbridges. A strong customer focus, attention to detail, and leadership skills are essential.

Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits including career development opportunities, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, enhanced maternity pay, training opportunities, and discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. Health and well-being support includes 24-hour advice lines and access to mental health first aiders.

About FM Conway:

FM Conway is a family-run business with over 60 years of experience in sustainable transportation solutions. Our core values are Care, Innovation, Integrity, and Excellence. Our Aggregate and Asphalt division produces high-quality products, including recycled asphalt, serving London and Southern England. Join our dedicated team committed to growth and innovation.