Assistant Plant Manager Production & Operations

Holcim UK Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager for their Redditch site. The ideal candidate will supervise a small team and manage day-to-day operations of the asphalt plant. This role emphasizes teamwork, customer focus, and personal development in a supportive work environment. The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 6 AM to 3 PM, with potential weekend work. Competitive benefits include a salary plus bonuses, career progression, and enhanced family benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary plus bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced family benefits

Remote GP service

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts on landscaping products

Qualifications

• Prior experience in supervising a small team required.
• Strong ability to communicate and organize effectively.
• Customer-focused approach with solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team and supervise day-to-day operations.
• Assist customers and manage asphalt plant operations.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being standards are met.

Skills

Team supervision

Customer focus

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

About Holcim

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.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits- all recognising the contribution you bring
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a hands‑on team leader to join our knowledgeable at our express asphalt site in Redditch as Assistant Plant Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to help develop and progress the site through both supervision of our operatives and by helping with the day to day operations of the asphalt plant which includes, mixing, assisting customers and much more. The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 6AM till 3PM, weekend work potentially being required.

This role is fast‑paced, dynamic, extremely varied and challenging, however also very rewarding for someone who genuinely cares about customers and enjoys working with other like‑minded, hard working people. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about their work and is looking for employment with a company who, in return for their commitment and hard‑work, genuinely cares about their safety, health, wellbeing , job satisfaction and career development.

Who you are

• You will have prior experience in supervising a small team
• A real passion for developing yourself and others whilst contributing as part of a wider team
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi‑disciplined environment to deliver productivity and cost improvements
• Strong customer focus with the willingness to find solutions
• Self‑motivation and initiative to take decisions
• An excellent all‑round communicator who is structured and well organised

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.