Plant Supervisor

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 key to our growth and development. We aim to foster 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.

Purpose of the role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Plant Supervisor is responsible for the overall control of the site. Main duties include:

• Use of computer-based systems for batching and despatch of concrete.
• Talking to customers both face to face and on the phone.
• Carrying out routine maintenance.
• Supervising contractors and hauliers to ensure the safe and efficient running of this site in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act and Environmental Legislation.

Other key responsibilities include ensuring that concrete produced is compliant with our quality scheme and housekeeping standards at the site are maintained.

Key Accountabilities

• Liaise with the Order Office to ensure that production of concrete/mortar meets customer requirements and to give optimum output, quality and standards in accordance with the Procedures Manual, Working instructions and Technical Instructions.
• Regularly inspect, carry out and ensure that plant routine maintenance is adhered to and that the cleanliness of the plant mechanism, plant area, buildings and equipment are maintained and cleaned in accordance with area and standing instructions.
• Ensure that all waste disposals, water discharges and dust emissions are dealt with in accordance with the Environmental Procedures laid down.
• Ensure that sufficient materials are available to meet the demands of production.
• Inspect incoming materials and carry out a visual stock check of all materials once a week.
• Ensure that all employees/contractors and visitors to the plant follow the relevant safety instructions laid down.
• By constant appraisal and review of work methods and plant utilisation, ensure the best use is made of plant, equipment and materials available.
• Perform any other relevant duties as requested by Management.
• Effectively operate the batching plant to the standards required by company policy and improve & maintain site presentation to company guidelines.
• Accurately batch concrete/mortar in accordance with the relevant procedures.
• Ensure that the plant is adequately stocked with approved materials at all times.
• Visually check stocks on a minimum weekly basis and verify monthly.
• Carry out routine maintenance and inspection for defects and record actions accordingly.
• Report any defect, action or occurrence which may jeopardise the operation in any respect of health & safety, the environment, product quality and service.
• Be familiar with and ensure full compliance with the policies issued on health & safety, the environment, quality control, fraud prevention and the Competition Act (RTP).
• Ensure that the site, plant and associated buildings are kept in a clean, tidy and safe condition at all times.
• Maintain the security of the site, plant and associated buildings at all times.
• Seek advice from the Operations Manager on matters outside the scope of a Plant Supervisor's authority.
• Carry out additional duties as may from time to time be necessary.
• Receive customer enquiries and orders in a polite and courteous manner, maintaining company image to the highest standard.
• Manage the operation of the plant in winter conditions.

What’s On Offer

• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador.
• Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance.
• Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical.
• Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause.
• Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces).
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover.