Shift Supervisor

Brett Group; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Career development

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Brett is seeking a capable Shift Supervisor for its cementitious products terminal in Sheerness. You will lead a small team, supervise unloading ships and loading activities, and ensure safe, efficient operation of all terminal processes.

You will develop maintenance plans, coordinate with the Operations Manager and Senior Supervisor, and drive effective handovers between shifts to keep the site running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Daily mechanical inspections of site and equipment.
• Health and Safety training and awareness.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Planning and organising.
• Strong Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of plant equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to run the plant smoothly and minimise downtime.
• Maintain health and safety standards for all staff.
• Supervise ship handling, storage, and distribution.
• Arrange maintenance and sourcing parts as needed.
• Oversee vessel unloaders, weighbridges, silos, and loaders.
• Coordinate handovers between shifts.

Skills

Mechanical inspections

Health and Safety

Problem solving

Planning and organising

Interpersonal skills

Plant knowledge

Job description

About The Role

We are a new company in the South East UK, specializing in the import and handling of cementitious products. We are establishing an independent cementitious products terminal in UK in Sheerness, Kent, to cater to the demand in the SE market.

Job Overview

• We are seeking a motivated, experienced and skilled Shift Supervisor to join our team and support all operational aspects of our cementitious products terminal operations.
• As a Shift Supervisor, your key responsibility is for the supervision of a small team and for the safe operation of unloading imported cementitious ships and loading out of flat stores onto day silos and thereafter to road tankers.
• We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills, an ability to problem solve and think on their feet, a strong work ethic and ability to get things done. They will lead and supervise from the front the operation and maintenance onsite of our pneumatic ship unloader and all product movement within the terminal.
• Work is on a mixed roster / shift pattern dependant on shipping deliveries of 3 shift cycles which also includes full weekend working when the ship unloading shifts are in operation.
• Your strong supervisory skills and plant knowledge will be called upon to help organise the site, direct subordinates and ensure all equipment is working at its best capability including troubleshooting to ensure the site operation can proceed efficiently.

Main Responsibilities

Terminal Shift Supervision

• Leading a small team of operatives to keep the plant running smoothly and efficiently. Ensure minimum downtime of equipment and maximum effort to keep customers satisfied.
• Ensure the health and safety of all operational staff under supervision. Ensuring that the highest of standards are maintained at all times.
• Assist with the operation and supervision of all operational aspects of the cementitious products terminal, including bulk ship handling, product storage and handling, equipment maintenance and upkeep.
• General maintenance of equipment, referring any issues on to management and sourcing (and finding the costings) of replacement parts. Ensuring the equipment is regularly tested in time for the expected vessel arrival.
• Unloading of imported cementitious products ships in a timely manner.
• Oversee the day-to-day shift operations of the company's equipment, including but not limited to vessel unloaders, shovel loaders, weighbridges, silos, etc.
• Collaborate with the Operations manager and the Senior Supervisor to develop and implement maintenance and operational strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize terminal efficiency.
• Work closely along side fellow Shift Supervisor conducting effective handovers between shifts as appropriate.

Day to Day Sea Terminal Operations

• Helping with onsite maintenance and daily plant checks.
• Responsible for the maintenance of quality of products delivered to all systems and for the quality of all bulk loaded products going to other locations on his shift.

Equipment Operations & Supervision of Staff

• Supervision of Terminal Operators on night and day shift rosters.
• Train and develop terminal operators to enhance their skills and knowledge in terminal operations, safety procedures, and equipment handling.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to schedule and prioritize equipment maintenance and repairs.

This Job Outline covers the main/most frequent responsibilities and duties included in the job. Other reasonable duties will be expected from time to time.

Major job challenges/any other relevant information

• Assist towards the overall efficient operations of the business, including ship unloading matters, terminal operations and product loading to the company’s transport fleet.
• General maintenance issues: Helping the Senior supervisor to Manage and implement a maintenance program to ensure continuous operational efficiency and dealing with unexpected breakdowns in timely manner, calling out contractors and informing Line Managers in a timely and appropriate manner.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Daily mechanical inspections of site and equipment.
• Health and Safety training and awareness.
• Problem-solving Skills.
• Planning and organising.
• Strong Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of plant equipment and processes.

Desirable

• Experience in terminal and/or factory daily operations.
• Experience in cementitious material movement - unloading imported cementitious ships and loading out of flat stores onto day silos and thereafter to road tankers.
• Pneumatic ship unloader and terminal product movement

We’ll Offer You

• A competitivesalary
• Generous pension
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Career and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee discounts
• Plus more!

About Us

Invicta is a joint venture partnership between Brett Group and Nova Cement UK and has establishied a cementitious products terminal in the UK at Sheerness in Kent. The new company caters to the growing demand of low carbon products in the South East market.

Brett is the UK’s largest independently owned building materials Group with over 60 sites across the South, South East, East and Midlands and employing over 750 people.

With a reputation for excellence, we offer superb development opportunities to people keen to be a part of our continued growth. As an independent business we can offer real job satisfaction in an environment which encourages you to contribute, supports you in getting the job done and enables you to become part of a team that delivers building materials for big ideas.

Why Join Brett

• Our people are individuals, we value your input and support you in your professional development.
• We see our people as our greatest strength.
• We work hard to create inclusive environments.
• Grow your skills with ongoing opportunities – our business thrives when our people are at their best, we encourage and support ongoing learning and development.

Brett Group operates an Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring.We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination in recruitment and employment. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination and are committed to acting professionally and fairly in all our relationships and business dealings. This is not only a legal requirement but is vital for our brand, reputation and the long-term success of our business.

Brett Group operates a preferred supplier list and does not accept agency CVs, unless specifically engaged to work on the role in writing by the People Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other location with the Brett Group. Brett Group will not be responsible for any fees relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Furthermore, Brett Group will only accept CVs submitted through our applicant tracking system, any and all CVs sent via email will be immediately deleted and shall not be subject to any agency terms or associated fees.