Trainee Wash Plant Supervisor

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.

The Opportunity

Are you looking to build an impactful supervisory career within a global leader committed to sustainable building solutions? Joining Holcim as a Trainee Wash Plant Supervisor gives you the hands-on training and the dedicated mentorship needed to step up and supervise key site operations.

You will play a vital role in keeping our material processing efficient, safe, and sustainable, while developing the leadership capabilities to guide and support a collaborative site team. You'll work on shift

In this role, you will learn the end-to-end operation of our wash plant and secondary processing systems. Under the guidance of experienced site leaders, your core responsibilities will include:

• Learning and applying statutory site standards under the Quarries Regulations 1999, working towards statutory supervisory appointment.

• Coordinating daily shift activities across the wash plant, loadout, and tip operations to ensure consistent product quality.

• Carrying out daily plant safety checks, workplace inspections, and routine maintenance handovers to keep operations running smoothly.

• Supporting team briefings, tool box talks, and training programmes to foster a culture of care, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Monitoring operational records, health and safety standards, and environmental controls to minimise site impact on the local community.

Who you are

You are an organised, practical, and motivated individual who enjoys working in an active, hands-on environment and wants to develop long-term leadership skills.

• Your Communication & Teamwork: You build positive relationships across diverse teams, communicate clearly, and take pride in supporting and listening to your colleagues.

• Your Problem-Solving Mindset: You bring a calm, methodical approach to troubleshooting day-to-day challenges, with an eye for detail and high standards of workmanship.

• Your Attitude to Safety: You naturally prioritise the well-being of those around you, showing respect for established safety standards and environmental responsibilities.

• Your Willingness to Learn: You are enthusiastic about gaining formal qualifications (such as SHE QCF Level 4 or equivalent) and mastering technical quarry and plant operations.

• Your Experience: Practical experience within mobile or fixed plant operations, aggregate processing, construction, or a related industrial setting is welcomed, though a proactive attitude and commitment to learning are just as important.
  

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.