Plant Supervisor Production & Operations · Penston Road, Gladsmuir, Haddington, East Lothian, E[...]

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

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Haddington is looking for a Plant Supervisor to oversee operations at their Gladsmuir Readymix concrete plant. This dynamic role involves supervising plant operations, ensuring safety and efficiency, and maintaining site cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have experience in the construction materials industry and excellent health and safety knowledge. The company values employee wellbeing and offers numerous benefits including competitive salary and family support.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday + local bank holidays

Enhanced family benefits

Free 24/7 remote GP service

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working within the construction materials industry is highly desirable.
• Strong health and safety knowledge is crucial.
• Must be a good communicator and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and operate a busy ready-mix concrete batch plant.
• Ensure all areas of the plant and yard are kept clean and tidy.
• Carry out autonomous maintenance on fixed and mobile plants.

Skills

Experience in construction materials industry

Excellent health and Safety knowledge

Customer focus

Experience operating mobile plant

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.

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 have an exciting new opportunity for a Plant Supervisor to join our team at our Gladsmuir Readymix concrete plant. This role is a fast-paced, dynamic and extremely varied role. 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.

As the Plant Supervisor you will supervise and operate a busy ready-mix concrete batch plant ensuring both the fixed and mobile plant is operated safely and efficiently.

• Contribute to the delivery of an efficient and professional service focussed on continual improvement, processes and customer services.
• Keep on top of site housekeeping and ensure all areas of the plant and yard are kept clean and tidy.
• Proactive towards carrying out autonomous maintenance on fixed and mobile plants.

Who you are

• Experience working within the construction materials industry is highly desirable
• Excellent health and Safety knowledge
• Good all-round communicator and must be customer focused
• Experience in operating mobile plant, ideally a Front-end loading shovel

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.