Yard Supervisor Production & Operations · Wiltshire Concrete, Devizes

Holcim UK Limited; Devizes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials provider in Devizes is seeking a passionate Yard Supervisor to oversee yard operations and manage material movement. Candidates should have health and safety knowledge, a valid loading shovel ticket, and experience in a similar role. The position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Enhanced family benefits

Free 24/7 remote GP service

Opportunities for career progression

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a yard, plant, or construction environment.
• Strong understanding of site safety and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all yard operations and ensure efficient material movement.
• Safely operate the loading shovel for material handling.
• Assist in training yard staff and contractors.

Skills

Experience in construction materials industry

Health and Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Valid loading shovel ticket (NPORS or CPCS)

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 have an exciting new opportunity for a Yard Supervisor to join our team at our plant in Devizes. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Yard Supervision

• Supervise all yard operations, ensuring efficient movement of materials, vehicles, and personnel.
• Maintain a clean and orderly yard to support health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate with the plant, transport, and site teams to ensure smooth loading and dispatch operations.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing deliveries, ensuring proper documentation and quality checks.
• Report maintenance needs or hazards and ensure compliance with site safety rules.
• Assist in the training and oversight of yard staff and contractors.

Shovel Operation

• Safely operate the loading shovel to move materials, load trucks, and maintain aggregate bays.
• Conduct pre-use inspections and basic maintenance of the shovel.
• Ensure correct materials are loaded according to customer/site requirements.
• Minimise material contamination and spillage during operation.
• Follow instructions from weighbridge or plant control regarding loads and stockpile movements.

Who you are

• Experience working within the construction materials industry is highly desirable
• Excellent health and Safety knowledge.
• Previous experience in a similar role within a yard, plant, or construction environment.
• Valid loading shovel ticket (e.g., NPORS or CPCS) – essential.
• Strong understanding of site safety, manual handling, and plant operation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• 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.