Plant Supervisor

Tarmac; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarmac is seeking a Plant Supervisor - Readymix to manage plant operations at Sellafield Concrete Plant. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, overseeing batching, and coordinating deliveries while fostering a collaborative work environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant plant operations experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in plant operations, preferably in Ready Mix or Aggregates sectors.
• Knowledge of Risk Assessments and HSE policies.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing plant operations and supporting the Production Manager.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Batching concrete and managing delivery schedules.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Flexibility

Education

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

NVQ in plant operations

Job description

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At Tarmac,

‘Who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others, and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently recruiting for a Plant Supervisor - Readymix (RMX) to join our Readymix team at the Tarmac Sellafield Concrete Plant, Cumbria. This role is accessible from Seascale, Egremont, Whitehaven, Workington, Cleator Moor, Cockermouth, Broughton-in-Furness, Kirkby-in-Furness, and surrounding areas.

At Tarmac, we strive to create a dynamic and inclusive environment, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Plant Supervisor - Readymix is responsible for overseeing plant operations and supporting the RMX Production Manager. Safety, operational standards, customer delivery, and performance improvement are key focus areas.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Production Manager in managing plant compliance with policies and procedures
• Batching concrete to meet customer needs and quality standards
• Ensuring timely Readymix deliveries, coordinating with Distribution Teams
• Collaborating with Technical Teams for quality control
• Managing haulier operations, coordinating collection loads
• Supervising contractors (no direct reports)
• Overseeing daily production, costs, and stock control
• Ensuring legislative compliance
• Prioritizing safety for all colleagues, contractors, and partners
• Maintaining high standards of site housekeeping

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in plant operations, preferably within Ready Mix or Aggregates sectors, though manufacturing experience in heavy industry is also valued.

Additional qualities include:

• Proactive in site and process improvements
• Ability to multitask, manage change, and motivate others
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Good time management
• Flexibility and adaptability, including overtime availability
• Knowledge of Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, and HSE policies
• Understanding of production processes
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification (training available)
• NVQ in plant operations (training available)

Please note: employment is contingent upon obtaining a P4 security pass for the Sellafield site.

Why Tarmac

We offer extensive career development, industry-leading rewards, and benefits, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounts via the Tarmac Reward website
• Confidential Employee Assistance helpline
• Participation in Employee Communities (e.g., REACH, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, etc.)
• Training and development opportunities