Supervisor - Plant

Carmichael UK; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CarmichaelUK in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Plant Supervisor to join a major long-term infrastructure project. You will supervise plant operations, coordinate equipment usage, and manage daily activities to align with the programme.

On-site role with BPSS clearance required; strong communication and team leadership are essential to maintain safe plant operations on site.

Qualifications

• Safety Critical Medical required.
• Previous experience in plant management on construction or civil projects.
• Strong understanding of safe plant operations and site procedures.
• Good communication and team management skills.
• Must meet BPSS security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervising plant operations and plant personnel across the site.
• Coordinating the safe and efficient use of plant and equipment.
• Managing daily plant activities in line with the construction programme.
• Ensuring plant operators are appropriately competent and authorised.
• Carrying out daily briefings and supporting safe systems of work.
• Monitoring plant movements and activities across site.
• Working closely with site management, logistics and construction teams.
• Ensuring all plant operations comply with site health and safety requirements.
• Reporting plant issues, defects and operational concerns to site management.

Skills

Safety Critical Medical

Previous experience in plant

Site procedures

Communication skills

BPSS clearance

Education

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision

Level 2 NVQ in Plant Operations

Job description

Supervisor (Plant) - Plymouth

Location: Plymouth

Duration: Long-term work

Basic Rate: £27.92 per hour

Overtime 1: £41.88 per hour

Overtime 2: £55.84 per hour

We are currently looking for an experienced Plant Supervisor to join a major long-term construction project in Plymouth.

Duties will include

• Supervising plant operations and plant personnel across the site
• Coordinating the safe and efficient use of plant and equipment
• Managing daily plant activities in line with the construction programme
• Ensuring plant operators are appropriately competent and authorised
• Carrying out daily briefings and supporting safe systems of work
• Monitoring plant movements and activities across site
• Working closely with site management, logistics and construction teams
• Ensuring all plant operations comply with site health and safety requirements
• Reporting plant issues, defects and operational concerns to site management

Competencies / Requirements

• Enrolled onto Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision
• Level 2 NVQ in Plant Operations
• Previous experience in plant management
• Safety Critical Medical
• Previous experience supervising plant operations on construction or civil engineering projects
• Strong understanding of safe plant operations and site procedures
• Good communication and team management skills
• Must be able to meet the project's BPSS security clearance requirements

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the security-sensitive nature of the project, all successful applicants will be required to complete BPSS security clearance before starting on site.

Applicants must be able to provide the required documentation and information to successfully complete the vetting process, including proof of identity, right to work and employment/history checks.

Due to the project's security requirements, applicants must meet the required nationality eligibility criteria, including being a national of a NATO member country where applicable.

All offers and start dates will be subject to successful completion of the required security vetting and clearance process.

This is a long-term opportunity on a major infrastructure project in Plymouth, with excellent overtime rates available.