Plant Operations Manager in Frome

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, company car & 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring.
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety.
• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad.
• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Plant Operations Manager to lead operations at our Colemans Asphalt Plant, overseeing production, performance, and people. You’ll manage a 24/7 production site that produces over 100,000 tonnes per annum of Asphalt, supplying vital materials for key infrastructure projects across the South West. You’ll lead a small, skilled team to ensure safe and efficient operations. This is a hands‑on leadership role where your focus will be on maintaining the highest standards in health, safety, environment and quality while delivering operational and financial targets. With structured training, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for a people‑centric manager to step into this industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading daily operations to deliver site performance, safety, and environmental objectives.
• Managing health, safety, and environmental compliance across the site.
• Monitoring production plans, budgets, and fixed costs to meet site and business targets.
• Supporting, developing, and motivating a team to deliver consistent results.
• Maintaining site compliance with permits, audits, and quality management processes.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including local authorities and the community.
• Driving continuous improvement and implementing site improvement and training plans.

Who You Are

You have experience in a manufacturing, quarrying, or industrial environment, with a strong understanding of safety and operational excellence. You’re an effective leader or team supervisor ready to take the next step into site management. You understand production processes where raw materials go in and finished goods come out, and you can manage both people and performance in that setting. You’re organised, proactive, and able to balance operational detail with wider site strategy. You take pride in leading by example, engaging your team, and maintaining high standards in everything you do.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Management

Industry: Construction