Plant Supervisor

Job description

Want to get into concrete?

This is your chance to step into a key role in the construction materials industry with full support and training. We're looking for a Plant Supervisor to join our team at Heidelberg Materials in Plymouth. We will teach you everything you need to know about concrete production and plant operations.

Salary: £30,000-£32,000pa dependent on experience

Location: Plymouth

Hours: 45 pw

Opportunity to increase earnings through overtime

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the concrete plant
• Using computer systems to batch and dispatch concrete
• Speaking with customers and coordinating deliveries
• Supervising contractors and hauliers on-site
• Carrying out routine maintenance and inspections
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental standards
• Keeping the site clean, safe, and well-presented
• To effectively operate the batching plant to the standards required by company policy and to improve & maintain site presentation to company guidelines
• To accurately batch concrete/mortar in accordance with the relevant procedures
• To ensure that the plant is adequately stocked with approved materials at all times
• To visually check stocks on a minimum weekly basis and verify monthly
• To carry out routine maintenance and inspection for defects and record actions accordingly

• Concrete batching and quality control
• Environmental and safety compliance
• Stock and material management
• Site supervision and customer service

• A positive, proactive attitude
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• No prior experience in concrete? No problem - full training provided!

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.

We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:
Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member

• Competitive Package:
  Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 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