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

To work closely with the other team members in producing concrete in a safe, clean environment and to ensure the best possible customer service is always achieved. To be responsible for first impression reaction regarding cleanliness of yard, plant, and facilities.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate with the Order Office, plant staff, and customers to meet production requirements, ensuring quality and standards in accordance with procedures and instructions.
• Regularly inspect and maintain plant routines, cleanliness of plant mechanisms, areas, equipment, and facilities.
• Manage waste disposal, water discharges, and dust emissions following environmental procedures.
• Ensure sufficient materials are available for production demands.
• Inspect incoming materials and perform weekly visual stock checks.
• Ensure safety instructions are followed by employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Review and improve work methods and plant utilization for efficiency.
• Comply with trade practices, administrative instructions, and procedures to prevent fraud.
• Follow health and safety legislation and company safety policies.
• Update knowledge through training and attend courses as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Operate batching plant and FEL according to company standards, maintaining site presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the site and facilities.
• Accurately batch concrete/mortar when trained.
• Ensure plant is stocked with approved materials and verify stocks regularly.
• Perform routine maintenance and record defects.
• Report any defects or incidents affecting safety, environment, or quality.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, quality, and fraud prevention policies.

Compliance and Education

• Adhere to Heidelberg Materials Compliance Policy and all operational procedures.
• Comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant legislation.
• Proactively manage health & safety to improve performance.
• Update knowledge and attend training as needed.
• Meet educational requirements: GCSE grade 4+ (or equivalent to a C in Math and English).

What’s on Offer

Salary: £30,000

• Recognition: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident (Committed), 5% Club (Platinum), and others.
• Benefits: Bonus incentives, pension schemes, life assurance.
• Work-life balance: 27 days holiday, flexible and agile working, holiday purchase, sabbatical.
• Family policies: Maternity, paternity, parental leave, neonatal, adoption, IVF, menopause.
• Social value: Paid volunteering, community engagement.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, discounts, private medical cover.

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