Relief 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Relief Plant Supervisor to join our team at Sizewell.

Working closely with the Production Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our concrete plants operate safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. From batching quality concrete and managing materials to supervising operations and maintaining excellent site standards, this is a varied role where your decisions will make a real difference every day.

As Relief Plant Supervisor, you’ll provide flexible supervisory support across the operation, helping ensure production continues safely and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• →Supervising the safe and efficient operation of concrete batching plants
• →Accurately batching concrete in line with approved systems, specifications and procedures
• →Working closely with the Production Manager to plan production around customer requirements and plant capabilities
• →Ensuring the plant has sufficient approved raw materials to meet production demands
• →Monitoring stock levels, completing reconciliations and maintaining accurate records
• →Inspecting incoming raw materials and reporting any discrepancies
• →Supporting routine plant maintenance and identifying and reporting defects
• →Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across the plant, equipment and surrounding areas
• →Liaising professionally with customers, contractors, plant colleagues and management
• →Supporting the planning and scheduling of work when required
• →Ensuring site operations meet the required environmental and quality standards
• →Reporting near misses, hazards and operational concerns promptly
• →Providing visible leadership and promoting safe working practices across the site

Working within a major infrastructure and nuclear project environment means health and safety will always come first.

You’ll lead by example, ensuring operations are carried out in accordance with relevant site procedures, Heidelberg Materials UK policies and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

You’ll also help ensure that environmental requirements covering areas such as waste, water discharge and dust emissions are followed correctly.

We’re looking for someone who combines strong operational knowledge with a positive, hands-on approach to supervision.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience within concrete, batching, aggregates, construction, manufacturing or a similar heavy industrial environment
• Experience operating or supervising production plant
• A strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The confidence to work with customers, contractors and colleagues at all levels
• The ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions
• A proactive approach to maintenance, housekeeping and site standards
• Strong attention to detail when managing stock, production and quality requirements
• A flexible approach and willingness to support different operational areas when required
• The motivation and enthusiasm to lead by example

Qualifications and competencies

Relevant qualifications may include:

• EPIC, CPCS or CSCS certification for mobile plant operation
• CSCS for construction site working
• Relevant nuclear new build/site competencies
• NVQ in Process Manufacturing or a relevant equivalent qualification
• SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) would be advantageous

Training and development will form an important part of the role to ensure you maintain the competencies required to work safely and effectively.