Plant Supervisor

Plant Supervisor

Location:

Poole

Hours:

Full time
Salary: £28,000 – £31,000

• Work closely with plant staff, drivers, and the order office to ensure production meets customer requirements.
• Maintain plant efficiency, quality, and output in line with company procedures.
• Oversee routine maintenance and ensure all plant equipment, buildings, and working areas remain clean and presentable.
• Monitor stock levels, inspect incoming materials, and complete weekly visual stock checks.
• Ensure strict compliance with environmental standards for waste, dust, and water discharge.
• Promote and enforce Health & Safety across the plant for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Identify improvements in plant use, processes, and work methods.
• Operate the batching plant and FEL once fully trained.
• Report defects or concerns that may impact safety, quality, or service.
• Support fraud prevention, adherence to administrative procedures, and compliance with company policies.
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by management.

• Great attention to detail and pride in keeping a clean, safe environment.
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Clear communication with colleagues, managers, and customers.
• Willingness to learn and attend training when required.
• Comfortable taking responsibility and making decisions.
• GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) in Maths and English.
• Experience in concrete production, plant operation or construction environments is beneficial but not essential.

• Competitive salary (£28,000 – £31,000).
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to learn new skills and grow.
• A role where your standards, ideas, and initiative truly make a difference.
• Bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance.
• 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options.
• Family‑friendly policies: enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause support.
• Inclusive culture: paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBT, Women in STEM, Armed Forces).
• Well‑being and development:
  Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, continuous learning opportunities.

Heidelberg Materials is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees.