At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead concrete production, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality while meeting targets.
- Company: Heidelberg Materials UK, a leading supplier of construction materials with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with long-term career prospects.
- Why this job: Join a respected company and make a real impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in concrete production and strong health & safety knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 31000 - 35000 £ per year.
Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future, promoting diversity and inclusivity across our workforce.
As a Plant Supervisor at our Haverhill Concrete operation, you will lead day‑to‑day plant activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality concrete production while meeting production targets, health & safety standards, environmental compliance, and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee the safe and efficient production of concrete and mortar.
- Liaise with the Order Office, plant staff, and customers to meet production and delivery requirements.
- Operate the batching plant and Front‑End Loader (FEL) to company standards.
- Ensure excellent housekeeping and site presentation at all times.
- Conduct routine inspections, maintenance checks, and record defects accordingly.
- Monitor plant performance to maximise output, efficiency, and quality.
- Ensure sufficient raw materials are always available to meet production demands.
- Carry out daily visual stock checks and monthly stock verification.
- Inspect incoming materials to confirm quality and compliance.
- Ensure waste disposal, dust emissions, and water discharges comply with environmental procedures.
- Promote and enforce health & safety procedures across the site.
- Ensure employees, contractors, and visitors adhere to all site safety regulations.
- Report any issues that may impact health & safety, product quality, operational efficiency, or environmental compliance.
- Maintain accurate operational records and documentation.
- Support continuous improvement through regular review of plant utilisation and working practices.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, quality standards, and fraud prevention measures.
- Previous experience within a concrete, quarry, asphalt, or heavy industrial environment.
- Experience operating batching plants and mobile plant equipment such as FELs.
- Strong understanding of health & safety and environmental compliance.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- A proactive and hands‑on approach to problem solving.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
- Competitive salary (£31,000 - £35,000 per annum).
- Training and development opportunities.
- Stable, long‑term career prospects.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
- Opportunity to work within a respected and established business.
Heidelberg Materials is committed to fostering a workplace that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement. We actively promote diversity and aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their unique skills and backgrounds to contribute to our success. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Plant Supervisor - Cambridge Concrete employer: Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited
Heidelberg Materials UK is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and professional working environment where employees can thrive. As a Plant Supervisor in Haverhill, you will benefit from competitive salaries, extensive training and development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that every team member's unique skills contribute to our collective success.
Contact Details:
Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited Recruitment Team
