Relief Plant Supervisor

Breedon Group; Wickwar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Business use van

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Broad learning opportunities

Job summary

Breedon Group is looking for a Relief Plant Supervisor to oversee the production of ready-mix concrete in the Wickwar area. The role includes ensuring safety compliance, managing materials, and supporting operational improvements. Ideal candidates will possess mechanical understanding, an energetic hands-on approach, and experience in plant operation. The position offers a permanent full-time contract with benefits including a business use van and generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• General mechanical/electrical understanding of concrete plant machinery.
• Ability to identify faults and report accordingly.
• High motivation with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily checks of safety critical equipment.
• Operate loading shovels and manage material reordering.
• Supervise truck mixer/tipper drivers and maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Mechanical understanding of machinery

Proactive and flexible approach

Experience in plant operation

Job description

Relief Plant Supervisor

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Wickwar, Gloucestershire

Description

We are currently seeking an Relief Concrete Plant Supervisor to support Concrete Plants in the South West RMX area.

You will be responsible for the production of ready‑mix concrete in the area using a computerised batching system at several sites across South West RMX area. You will also be responsible for aiding the Production and Assistant Production Managers in fulfilling their duties with regard to Health Safety and maintenance activities. Ideally, the candidate will be based in the Bristol area to allow cover in the southern part of the area.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily checks of all safety critical equipment in line with company standards
• Operate loading shovels to re‑stock storage bins and stockpile aggregate deliveries
• Ensure focused, proactive communication of any potential near miss / hazards within the work area to the Company’s Health & Safety Department and Line Management
• Ensure production is in line with customer specification and required technical standards
• Manage all constituent material stocks and reorder as required from the various suppliers
• Daily checks carried out and recorded as required by the environmental permits
• Manage and control truck mixer/tipper/cement tanker drivers operating within the plant
• Supervise and manage external contractors in line with company standards
• Maintain high standards of site housekeeping and some daily preventative maintenance activities
• To coach and mentor operational staff and drive operational improvements
• To provide support to the assistant production managers and district manager where possible

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• You will have a general mechanical / electrical understanding of machinery equipment within the concrete plant and be able to identify faults and report accordingly
• The successful candidate will have a flexible, proactive and versatile approach to work. You will have an energetic “hands on” approach with the ability to anticipate problems and consider a solution. You will also have the ability to negotiate and work collaboratively with colleagues on both a formal and informal level
• This position is ideal for a highly motivated person with experience of plant operation

Job Benefits

• Business use van
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Save Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Discount Scheme
• Digital GP
• Broad learning opportunities, training and career progression pathways

As a Breedon employee you can be proud of the organisations Health, Safety and Environmentally conscious mindset. We aim to go above and beyond to mitigate environmental concerns as well as going the extra mile to keep all our colleagues and stakeholders safe and well.