Plant Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials AG; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Stable, long-term career prospects

Supportive and professional working环境

Opportunity to work within a respected

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials AG is seeking a proactive Plant Supervisor for its Haverhill Concrete operation. You will oversee day-to-day concrete production, ensure health and safety compliance, and drive quality and on-time delivery while coordinating with the broader team.

You will lead batching and site operations, monitor materials, and support maintenance and stock control to uphold high standards in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a concrete, quarry, asphalt, or heavy industrial environment.
• Experience operating batching plants and mobile plant equipment such as FELs.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and environmental compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and efficient production of concrete and mortar.
• Liaise with the Order Office, plant staff, and customers to meet production and delivery requirements.
• Operate the batching plant and Front-End Loader (FEL) to company standards.
• Ensure excellent housekeeping and site presentation at all times.
• Conduct routine inspections, maintenance checks, and record defects accordingly.
• Monitor plant performance to maximise output, efficiency, and quality.
• Ensure sufficient raw materials are always available to meet production demands.
• Carry out daily visual stock checks and monthly stock verification.
• Inspect incoming materials to confirm quality and compliance.
• Ensure waste disposal, dust emissions, and water discharges comply with environmental procedures.
• Promote and enforce health & safety procedures across site.
• Ensure employees, contractors, and visitors adhere to all site safety regulations.
• Report any issues that may impact health & safety, product quality, operational efficiency, or environmental compliance.
• Maintain accurate operational records and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement through regular review of plant utilisation and working practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, quality standards, and fraud prevention measures.

Skills

Concrete industry experience

Batching plant operation

Health & safety compliance

Organisational and communication

Problem solving

Tools

Batching plant

Front-End Loader (FEL)

Job description

Plant Supervisor - Haverhill Concrete

Salary: £31,000 - £35,000pa

No experience necessary, full training will be given

Lead Operations. Drive Standards. Deliver Quality.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Plant Supervisor to join our Haverhill Concrete operation. This is a key position responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of concrete while maintaining exceptional standards across the site.

We are looking for a proactive and hands‑on individual who can lead by example, maintain strong operational standards, and deliver excellent customer service in a fast‑paced production environment.

The Role

As Plant Supervisor, you will work closely with the wider team to oversee the day‑to‑day operation of the concrete plant, ensuring production targets, health & safety standards, environmental compliance, and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and efficient production of concrete and mortar
• Liaise with the Order Office, plant staff, and customers to meet production and delivery requirements
• Operate the batching plant and Front-End Loader (FEL) to company standards
• Ensure excellent housekeeping and site presentation at all times
• Conduct routine inspections, maintenance checks, and record defects accordingly
• Monitor plant performance to maximise output, efficiency, and quality
• Ensure sufficient raw materials are always available to meet production demands
• Carry out daily visual stock checks and monthly stock verification
• Inspect incoming materials to confirm quality and compliance
• Ensure waste disposal, dust emissions, and water discharges comply with environmental procedures
• Promote and enforce health & safety procedures across site
• Ensure employees, contractors, and visitors adhere to all site safety regulations
• Report any issues that may impact health & safety, product quality, operational efficiency, or environmental compliance
• Maintain accurate operational records and documentation
• Support continuous improvement through regular review of plant utilisation and working practices
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, quality standards, and fraud prevention measures

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a concrete, quarry, asphalt, or heavy industrial environment
• Experience operating batching plants and mobile plant equipment such as FELs
• Strong understanding of health & safety and environmental compliance
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and hands‑on approach to problem solving
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Training and development opportunities
• Stable, long‑term career prospects
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to work within a respected and established business

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we would like to hear from you.