Concrete 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. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment.

We are the front‑runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future and enabling new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Salary: £31,000 per annum

Location: Bedworth, CV7 9EN

We are looking for a proactive and safety‑focused Plant Supervisor to oversee the day‑to‑day operation of our concrete batching plant. This is a hands‑on role responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant running of the site while delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high operational standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in batching and dispatching concrete, supervising contractors and hauliers, carrying out routine maintenance checks and ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety and Environmental regulations.

• Operate the batching plant safely and efficiently in line with company procedures
• Batch and dispatch concrete/mortar accurately to meet customer requirements
• Liaise with the Order Office to ensure production schedules and customer demands are met
• Receive customer enquiries and orders in a professional and courteous manner
• Ensure plant, buildings and associated areas are maintained in a clean, tidy and safe condition
• Carry out routine maintenance inspections and report/record defects or required actions
• Supervise contractors, hauliers and visitors to ensure compliance with site safety procedures
• Monitor stock levels and ensure sufficient approved materials are always available
• Conduct weekly visual stock checks and monthly stock verification
• Ensure all waste disposal, water discharge and dust emissions comply with environmental procedures
• Maintain compliance with company policies relating to Health & Safety, quality control, environmental standards and fraud prevention
• Continuously review plant performance and working methods to improve efficiency and productivity
• Maintain site security at all times
• Escalate issues outside the scope of authority to the Operations Manager
• Undertake any additional duties required to support the business

• Have experience working within a plant, manufacturing, construction or production environment
• Be confident using computer‑based batching and dispatch systems
• Have strong awareness of Health & Safety and environmental procedures
• Be organised with good attention to detail
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrate a proactive and problem‑solving approach
• Hold a full UK driving licence (preferred)

• Competitive salary of £31,000 per annum
• Stable and growing business
• Supportive working environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to play a key role within site operations
• Employer of choice recognitions:
  Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident, 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 benefits
• Social value: paid volunteering day every year, communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Women, Women in Science & Engineering, Armed Forces)
• Wellbeing: employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, cycle to work, employee benefits portal including gym discount, free eye tests, discounted private medical cover