Plant Supervisor in Blackburn

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 and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Concrete Plant Supervisor to take responsibility for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of our concrete plant. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced plant operative or supervisor looking to take ownership of a busy production site and play a key role in delivering exceptional service to customers. As the face of the site, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of safety, quality, housekeeping, environmental compliance, and customer service while ensuring plant performance and production targets are achieved.

The Role

Reporting into the operations team, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the concrete plant, ensuring products are manufactured accurately, safely, and efficiently while maintaining excellent site standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the safe and efficient operation of the concrete batching plant.
• Liaise with the Order Office, customers, drivers, and colleagues to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Produce and batch concrete/mortar accurately in accordance with company procedures and quality standards.
• Operate the batching plant and Front-End Loader (FEL) to company standards.
• Ensure sufficient raw materials are available to meet production demands.
• Conduct daily visual stock checks and support monthly stock verification processes.
• Inspect incoming materials and monitor stock quality.
• Carry out routine plant inspections, maintenance, and defect reporting.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across the plant, yard, buildings, equipment, and welfare facilities.
• Ensure waste disposal, dust emissions, and water discharges are managed in line with environmental procedures.
• Promote and enforce a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across the site.
• Ensure all employees, contractors, and visitors comply with site safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and plant utilisation.
• Accurately record maintenance activities, inspections, and operational actions.
• Report any issues that could affect safety, environmental compliance, product quality, or customer service.
• Support training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by management.

About You

We're looking for a motivated individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment.

Essential Requirements

• Experience within concrete, aggregates, construction materials, manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices.
• Experience operating or supervising plant and production equipment.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed operational decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Customer-focused approach with a positive attitude.

Desirable

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Front-End Loader (FEL) operating experience.
• Knowledge of concrete batching processes.
• Relevant plant operation or health and safety qualifications.

What You'll Bring

• A commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Pride in maintaining a clean, organised, and professional site.
• A focus on delivering outstanding customer service and product quality.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a key operational role within a successful business where your contribution directly impacts safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You'll join a supportive team environment with ongoing training and development opportunities and the chance to build a long-term career within the industry. At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance.
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause.
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more).
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities.

If you're ready to lead from the front and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK) we strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where every individual can bring their unique skills and background to contribute to the success of our business.