Relief Plant Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials AG; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Relief Plant Supervisor to oversee concrete production operations. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while optimizing plant performance and maintaining quality standards. You will be responsible for liaising with the Customer Service Centre, supervising contractors, and ensuring that all operations adhere to environmental legislation. The company offers a supportive work environment with a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, including generous holiday allowances and various family policies. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic team.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Flexible working

Pension schemes

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Private medical cover

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising plant operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise batching and dispatch of concrete.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Manage routine maintenance and site cleanliness.

Skills

Computer-based systems for batching

Communication skills

Health & Safety compliance

Environmental legislation knowledge

Routine maintenance

Job description

Purpose of the role

Reporting to the District Operations Manager, the Relief Plant Supervisor is responsible for the overall control of each site he/she covers.

Main duties include using computer-based systems for batching and dispatch of concrete, communicating with customers face-to-face and via phone, carrying out routine maintenance, supervising contractors and hauliers to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the site in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act and Environmental Legislation.

Other key responsibilities include ensuring that the concrete produced complies with our quality scheme and maintaining site housekeeping standards.

Key accountabilities

1. To liaise with the Customer Service Centre to ensure that the production of concrete/mortar meets customer requirements, delivering optimum output, quality, and standards in accordance with the Procedures Manual, Working Instructions, and Technical Instructions.
2. To regularly inspect, carry out, and ensure adherence to plant routine maintenance, and maintain cleanliness of the plant, area, buildings, and equipment as per instructions.
3. To ensure waste disposal, water discharges, and dust emissions are managed according to Environmental Procedures.
4. To ensure sufficient materials are available to meet production demands.
5. To inspect incoming materials, carry out weekly visual stock checks, verify monthly, and ensure the plant is stocked with approved materials at all times.
6. To ensure all employees, contractors, and visitors follow relevant safety instructions.
7. To review work methods and plant utilization to optimize the use of plant, equipment, and materials.
8. To operate the batching plant effectively, maintaining site presentation standards as per company guidelines.
9. To accurately batch concrete/mortar following relevant procedures.
10. To perform routine maintenance and inspections, recording actions taken.
11. To report any defects, actions, or incidents that could jeopardize health & safety, environmental safety, product quality, or service.
12. To keep the site, plant, and buildings clean, tidy, and safe at all times, and ensure security of the site and assets.

What's on Offer

Salary: £37,000pa

Benefits include:

• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident, 5% Club (Platinum), Mates in Mind, Clear Assured, MPQC, STEM Ambassador
• Compensation: Bonus incentives, pension schemes, life assurance
• Work-life balance: 27 days holiday, agile and flexible working, holiday purchase, sabbatical
• Family policies: Maternity, paternity, parental leave, neonatal, adoption, IVF, menopause
• Social value: Paid volunteering day, community engagement (LGBTQ+, women in STEM, armed forces)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, cycle to work, gym discounts, free eye tests, private medical cover