Plant Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 3,500 people and operating around 280 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

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Plant supervisor - FULL TRAINING GIVEN - no experience required

Want to get into concrete?

This is your chance to step into a key role in the construction materials industry with full support and training. We’re looking for a Plant Supervisor to join our team at Heidelberg Materials in Whatley. We will teach you everything you need to know about concrete production and plant operations.

Location:

Salary: £28,000-£30,000pa dependent on experience

Location: Tiverton, Plymouth or Taunton

Hours: 45 pw

Opportunity to increase earnings through overtime

What You’ll Be Doing:

Overseeing the day-to-day running of the concrete plant

Using computer systems to batch and dispatch concrete

Speaking with customers and coordinating deliveries

Supervising contractors and hauliers on-site

Carrying out routine maintenance and inspections

Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental standards

Keeping the site clean, safe, and well-presented

To effectively operate the batching plant to the standards required by company policy and to improve & maintain site presentation to company guidelines

To accurately batch concrete/mortar in accordance with the relevant procedures

To ensure that the plant is adequately stocked with approved materials at all times

To visually check stocks on a minimum weekly basis and verify monthly

To carry out routine maintenance and inspection for defects and record actions accordingly

What You’ll Learn:

Concrete batching and quality control

Environmental and safety compliance

Stock and material management

Site supervision and customer service

What We’re Looking For:

A positive, proactive attitude

Willingness to learn and grow

Strong communication and organisational skills

No prior experience in concrete? No problem – full training provided!

Why Join Us at Heidelberg Materials?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) Disability Confident 5% Club (Platinum) Mates in Mind Clear Assured STEM Ambassador MPQC Member

Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance

Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause

Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)

Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities

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