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Plant Supervisor concrete

Heidelberg Materials Limited

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Job summary

A leading construction materials company in the UK is seeking a skilled operator to join their team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring concrete and mortar meet customer requirements while maintaining a safe and compliant working environment. Responsibilities include monitoring production quality, operating plant equipment, and adhering to safety regulations. This position offers a competitive package, generous benefits, and opportunities for career development in a supportive, inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus incentives
Generous pension and life assurance
Family-friendly policies
Wellbeing and development programs

Qualifications

  • Experience in concrete production or similar industrial environment.
  • Competent in operating a Front-End Loader (FEL).
  • Strong focus on safety, housekeeping, and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with plant and order teams to produce concrete to customer requirements.
  • Maintain clean and safe facilities and conduct routine maintenance.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental policies, and quality control.

Skills

Operating a Front-End Loader
Concrete production experience
Good communication skills
Proactive problem-solving
Job description
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with plant and order office teams to ensure concrete and mortar are produced to customer requirements.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and professional yard, plant, and facility at all times.
  • Carry out regular inspections and routine maintenance of plant equipment in line with company procedures.
  • Ensure waste disposal, water discharge, and dust control comply with environmental standards.
  • Monitor material availability and complete daily visual stock checks, with weekly verified checks.
  • Inspect incoming materials to ensure quality and suitability for production.
  • Ensure employees, contractors, and visitors follow site safety rules and procedures.
  • Optimise plant utilisation through continuous review of work methods and resources.
  • Operate the batching plant and Front-End Loader in line with company standards.
  • Accurately batch concrete/mortar in accordance with procedures once trained.
  • Report any defects or issues affecting safety, environment, quality, or service.
  • Maintain full compliance with health and safety legislation, environmental policies, quality control requirements, and fraud prevention procedures.
  • Attend training as required and keep knowledge up to date.
  • Perform additional tasks as requested by management.
Qualifications
  • Experience in concrete production or a similar industrial environment.
  • Competent in operating a Front-End Loader (FEL).
  • Strong focus on safety, housekeeping, and compliance.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers and colleagues.
  • Proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
Benefits
  • 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.
  • Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance.
  • 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.
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