Concrete Plant Supervisor

August 23, 2021 | Comments Off on Concrete Plant Supervisor

Concrete Plant Supervisor Full time Northenden, Manchester

Breedon are currently seeking a Concrete Plant Supervisor based at our Northenden concrete plant in Manchester. You will be responsible for the production of ready-mix concrete & screeds using a computerised batching system, supervising the day-to-day safe and efficient running of the plant, and some flowing concrete testing duties.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

  • Carry out daily checks of all safety critical equipment in line with company standards
  • Operate loading shovels to re-stock storage bins and stockpile aggregate deliveries
  • Ensure focused, proactive communication of any potential near miss / hazards within the work area to the Company's Health & Safety Department and Line Management
  • Ensure production is in line with customer specification and required technical standards
  • Manage all constituent material stocks and reorder as required from the various suppliers
  • Carry out and record daily checks as required by the environmental permits
  • Manage and control truck mixer/tipper/cement tanker drivers operating within the plant
  • Supervision of driver fleet on site
  • Supervision and management of external contractors in line with company standards.
  • Maintain high standards of site housekeeping and some daily preventative maintenance activities
  • You will have a general mechanical / electrical understanding of machinery equipment within the concrete plant and be able to identify faults and report accordingly. You will have a flexible, proactive and versatile approach to work.

    You will also have an energetic "hands on" approach and the ability to anticipate problems and consider a solution, and the ability to negotiate and work collaboratively with colleagues on both a formal and informal level. This position is ideal for a highly motivated person with experience of plant operations.

    The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.

    A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance.

    Department Operations Contract type Permanent Salary Competitive Closing date for applications 6th September, 2021

    By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.