Plant Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials UK; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Employee benefits

Training & development

Career progression

Safety & inclusion

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a Plant Supervisor - Concrete at Cross Hands, Llanelli. You will oversee daily site operations, ensuring safe production and timely delivery of quality concrete, coordinating with managers, drivers and customers.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong health & safety practices, and a customer-focused approach in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and benefits accompany career progression across a national business.

Qualifications

• Experience in concrete, aggregates, manufacturing or construction materials.
• Supervisory or plant operations background.
• Strong health, safety and environmental standards awareness.
• Good organisation and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Customer-focused with strong communication.
• GCSEs Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above).

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient operation of the concrete plant.
• Produce high-quality concrete meeting specs.
• Coordinate daily production schedules and orders.
• Maintain housekeeping standards across site.
• Monitor stock levels for production readiness.
• Carry out inspections and maintenance checks.
• Operate batching plant and loading shovel as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement to maximise plant performance.
• Build relationships with customers and deliver excellent service.
• Promote a positive safety culture for staff and visitors.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Plant operations

Health and safety awareness

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Education

GCSEs Maths & English (Grade 4/C+)

Tools

Loading shovel

Batching systems

Mobile plant

Job description

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.

Every road, school, hospital and major construction project starts with quality materials. As a Plant Supervisor at Heidelberg Materials, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our customers receive the highest standard of ready-mixed concrete, safely, efficiently and on time.

We're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, leading by example, maintaining high standards, and delivering outstanding customer service. If you thrive in a hands-on operational environment and want to be part of a business that helps build the UK's infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

Plant Supervisor - Concrete

Cross Hands, Llanelli £32,000 - £33,000 DOE + Benefits

Build Something That Matters

What's the Role?

Based at our Cross Hands Concrete Plant, you'll oversee the day-to-day operation of the site, ensuring the safe production and delivery of quality concrete products while maintaining excellent site standards. Working closely with the District Operations Manager, Order Office, drivers, customers and contractors, you'll be responsible for ensuring the plant operates safely, efficiently and in line with company procedures.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the safe and efficient operation of the concrete plant
• Producing high-quality concrete that meets customer specifications
• Coordinating daily production schedules and customer orders
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across the site
• Monitoring stock levels and ensuring materials are available for production
• Carrying out routine inspections, maintenance checks and defect reporting
• Operating batching plant and loading shovel equipment where required
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maximise plant performance
• Building strong relationships with customers whilst delivering excellent service
• Creating a positive safety culture for employees, contractors and visitors

What We're Looking For

You’ll be someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Experience within concrete, aggregates, asphalt, manufacturing, production, construction materials or a similar industry
• Previous supervisory or plant operations experience
• Strong awareness of health, safety and environmental standards
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• A customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above)
• Experience operating mobile plant, batching systems or loading shovel equipment would be advantageous, although training can be provided for the right candidate.

Why Heidelberg Materials?

At Heidelberg Materials, we're helping build a more sustainable future through innovation, collaboration and industry-leading products. When you join us, you'll become part of a global business that values its people and invests in their development.

We offer:

• Competitive salary of £32,000 - £33,000 DOE
• Company pension scheme
• Employee benefits and discounts
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities across a national business
• A strong commitment to safety, wellbeing and inclusion

Rewards & Benefits

We're proud to be recognised as an Employer 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, 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