Foreperson -Nightshift

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.

Location: Site-based
Shift: Nights

Are you a hands-on leader with a strong focus on safety, quality, and performance? We are looking for an experienced Night Foreperson to take responsibility for the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of our asphalt plant during night shifts. This is a key leadership role where your technical knowledge, organisational skills, and ability to motivate a team will directly impact production performance and safety standards.

Purpose of the Role

Your primary mission is to ensure the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operation of the asphalt plant. You will lead a team of competent operators, manage production outputs, and ensure materials are produced in line with Heidelberg Materials’ quality standards. You will plan production based on customer demand and plant capability, oversee start-up and shut-down processes, and optimise throughput while maintaining strict compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with the Company Health & Safety Policy, Manager’s Rules, and all relevant Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Lead, supervise, and motivate night shift teams to achieve safe and efficient production
• Plan and manage daily and next-day production schedules
• Operate, inspect, monitor, and maintain asphalt plant equipment within your competence
• Carry out routine inspections and complete all daily plant inspection records accurately
• Identify, report, and escalate defects or issues on static and mobile plant
• Operate mobile plant equipment including Front-End Loaders and dumpers
• Undertake maintenance work on static and mobile plant in line with manufacturer guidelines and Heidelberg Materials standards
• Ensure plant and machinery are operated in an energy-efficient manner
• Refuel, grease, and clean mobile plant as required
• Complete near-miss reports and promote a proactive safety culture
• Liaise closely with colleagues, the Unit Manager, suppliers, and contractors
• Be flexible to work at other Heidelberg Materials sites within reasonable travelling distance, where required

Key Accountabilities

• Continuous supervision of all activities to ensure efficient and cost-effective use of labour, materials, and plant
• Delivery of safe, consistent, and high-quality production
• Accurate record keeping in line with management and compliance requirements
• Ongoing professional development through CPD, training courses, and seminars

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental (SHE) requirements
• Understanding of Quarry Regulations 1999 and site-specific safety rules
• Knowledge of QA systems, materials, and asphalt production processes
• Mechanical awareness with the ability to identify potential plant failures proactively
• Experience in plant operation, maintenance, and process control
• Confident operating both static and mobile plant equipment
• Organised, self-motivated, and an effective communicator
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping

Qualifications

• Reasonable general level of education
• NVQ Level 2 in Process Operations (or equivalent experience)

Why Join Heidelberg Materials?

• Be part of a global leader in construction materials
• Work in a safety-first environment with clear standards and support
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
• Stable night-shift role with responsibility and autonomy

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 a capable foreperson who thrives on responsibility, leads by example, and takes pride in safe, high-quality production, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the performance of our night-time operations.