Plant Supervisor

Pearson Whiffin Accounts & Finance; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson Whiffin Accounts & Finance are recruiting for an experienced Plant Supervisor to join a growing organisation in the building materials sector in Tunbridge Wells. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy concrete plant, ensuring safe and efficient production.

The role requires strong planning and excellent communication with drivers and dispatch to maintain quality, service and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the ready-mix concrete industry is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of a busy concrete plant.
• Ensure production runs safely and efficiently to high quality standards.
• Coordinate batching and deliveries with drivers and dispatch teams.
• Monitor plant performance and respond to operational issues.
• Manage stock levels, plant equipment and delivery records.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning & Organisation

Health & Safety awareness

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Job description

Plant Supervisor

Up to £37,000

Tunbridge Wells

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Plant Supervisor to join a well-established and growing organisation within the building materials industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and reliable individual with previous experience working within a plant-based environment, ideally within the ready-mix concrete industry.

You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of a busy plant, ensuring production operates safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality, service and compliance.

Duties Include:

• Leading the day-to-day operation of a busy concrete plant and ensuring production runs smoothly.
• Producing concrete in line with required quality standards and customer expectations.
• Liaising regularly with drivers and dispatch teams to coordinate efficient batching and deliveries.
• Monitoring plant performance and responding quickly to any operational issues.
• Managing stock levels, plant equipment and delivery records.
• Ensuring accurate records and documentation are maintained.
• Taking responsibility for Health, Safety and Environmental standards across the site.
• Building positive working relationships with drivers, colleagues and customers.
• Supporting the wider operation to ensure high levels of customer service are maintained.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a similar plant, concrete, aggregates or manufacturing environment.
• Experience within the ready-mix concrete industry would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A good understanding of customer requirements and service expectations.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety.
• A loading shovel qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.