Asphalt 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 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.

Asphalt Plant Supervisor Salary: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Hours: Full Time Lead Operations. Drive Performance. Build the Future. Join Heidelberg Materials and Make an Impact

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Asphalt Plant Supervisor to play a key leadership role in the safe, efficient and productive operation of our plant. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong people leader with operational and engineering knowledge to take ownership of plant performance, drive continuous improvement, and lead a team committed to excellence in safety, quality and production. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day process operations, leading operational teams, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance and operational performance are achieved.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and supervise all day process activities across the plant.
• Coordinate the supply and movement of raw materials, fuels and finished products.
• Work closely with Shift Managers to maximise plant efficiency and performance.
• Oversee direct and indirect operational teams, ensuring resources are deployed effectively.
• Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Ensure preventative, corrective and autonomous maintenance plans are implemented effectively.
• Monitor plant performance, identify bottlenecks and deliver improvements to increase efficiency and utilisation.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with the Maintenance Department to minimise downtime.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate deliveries with suppliers and hauliers.
• Produce performance reports and monitor operational KPIs.
• Support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Organise holiday and absence cover to ensure operational continuity.

Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership

Safety is at the heart of everything we do.

• Ensure all safety, environmental and quality management systems are fully implemented and maintained.
• Lead audits, inspections and workplace safety conversations.
• Investigate and address non-conformances, observations and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are consistently maintained.
• Drive continuous improvement in health, safety and environmental performance.
• Promote a culture where everyone takes ownership of safe working practices.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a confident and proactive leader who can motivate teams, solve problems and deliver operational excellence. You'll ideally have:

• Strong process and engineering knowledge within manufacturing, industrial processing, construction materials or a similar environment.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a production or processing operation.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence people at all levels.
• Experience leading, developing and motivating teams.
• The ability to prioritise workload, manage risk and make informed decisions.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and performance.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and operational systems.

Essential Leadership Qualities You will be:

• A visible and hands‑on leader.
• A strong communicator who can clearly share priorities and expectations.
• Committed to developing and coaching others.
• Comfortable managing performance and driving accountability.
• Results‑focused while maintaining the highest safety standards.
• Passionate about building high‑performing teams.

Why Join Heidelberg Materials?

At Heidelberg Materials, we are committed to investing in our people and creating opportunities for long‑term career growth. In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation.
• A strong culture of safety, wellbeing and inclusion.
• The opportunity to work with industry‑leading operations and technologies.
• A supportive team environment where your contribution is recognised and valued.
• access to our Employee Assistance Program, trained mental health first aiders, discounted private medical benefits and much more

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. At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK), we understand that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development, and we aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement. As part of our commitment to promoting diversity, we are actively working to encourage more individuals to consider careers within the construction industry. We believe in building a workplace that is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity.

We understand that women may face unique challenges in their careers, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment to help you thrive. Our family‑friendly policies, such as enhanced maternity and parental leave, neonatal care, and adoption support, will provide you with the flexibility and support you need to balance your personal and professional commitments.

Heidelberg Materials is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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