Plant Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials UK; Leiston; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 43.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

27 days holiday

Holiday purchase

Season and travel ticket loans

Disability Confident

Armed Forces Covenant

Mates in Mind

Resumo da vaga

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a Plant Supervisor for Sizewell to oversee batching operations, ensuring safe, compliant and high‑quality concrete production for the Sizewell nuclear construction project. Full training will be provided, with emphasis on safety, teamwork and operational excellence.

The role requires little to no prior experience, a proactive approach, and a strong safety mindset. Overtime, site duties, and accommodation allowances are available as part of the package for

Qualificações

• DBS checks may be required.
• Drugs & Alcohol testing are part of the process.
• Driving licence is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Batch concrete to approved systems and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Production Manager to maintain stock levels and material availability.
• Inspect materials and reconcile stock; submit routine stock reports.
• Handle contractor and team communications to ensure high quality output.
• Maintain site safety and support plant maintenance and incident reporting.

Conhecimentos

Safety mindset

Proactive approach

Willingness to learn

Descrição da vaga

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.
We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.
At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Plant Supervisor – Sizewell

Salary: £38,874.80
Working Hours: 39 per week (Mon–Thu: 8 hrs, Fri: 7 hrs)
Location: Sizewell Ipswich
Accommodation: £1,143.34 allowance for those living 50+ miles from Sizewell
Overtime: Paid for all hours worked beyond contracted hours
Shift Rate: Enhanced pay for shift working
Additional Requirements: DBS checks; Drugs & Alcohol testing, Driving licence desirable.

About The Role

This is not just another Plant Supervisor job this is a chance to be part of one of the UK’s biggest and most important infrastructure projects: Sizewell, a next‑generation nuclear power facility that will play a major role in the UK’s clean energy future.
As a key member of our onsite team, you’ll support the safe, efficient and compliant running of our batching operations, ensuring high‑quality concrete production for critical nuclear construction works. You’ll directly contribute to a project that will shape UK energy for decades to come an oportunity rarely available in our industry.
You don’t need prior experience; we will provide full training and ongoing development. What matters is a proactive approach, a strong safety mindset and a desire to learn and grow.

Why Sizewell C

• Be part of a nationally significant infrastructure project that will support thousands of jobs and deliver low‑carbon energy for millions of homes.
• Long‑term stability, with work spanning many years as the project progresses through major construction phases.
• A career‑defining opportunity to gain experience in a highly regulated, high‑profile environment.
• Exceptional learning and development, including full training in batching operations, nuclear site compliance and advanced safety systems.
• A collaborative project environment, working with major contractors, specialist teams and technical experts.

Production & Quality

• Accurately batch concrete to approved systems, processes and technical standards.
• Maintain constant communication with the Production Manager to ensure adequate stock levels and material availability.
• Conduct visual inspections of raw materials, reconcile stock weekly, and submit daily/weekly/month-end stock reports.

Customer Service & Communication

• Handle customer enquiries professionally and courteously, maintaining a high company image.
• Support production planning and scheduling to meet customer needs.
• Liaise with contractors, office teams and other partners to ensure high‑quality output and service delivery.

Plant Operations & Maintenance

• Operate the batching plant effectively
• Conduct and oversee routine plant maintenance, ensuring equipment, buildings and surrounding areas are clean and compliant.
• Report defects or issues that may affect health & safety, environmental compliance, product quality or service.

Teamwork & Site Management

• Maintain strong working relationships with third parties and contractors.
• Protect site security at all times.
• Seek guidance from the Production Manager or Project Lead for matters outside the role’s authority.
• Carry out additional duties as required.

Why Join us?

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.

Rewards & Benefits

• 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, Season and travel ticket loans
• 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