About this role
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 Hexham. We will teach you everything you need to know about concrete production and plant operations.
Location: Hexham
Salary: £31,000pa
Hours: 45 pw + time and a half up to 55 pw
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
Other facts
About Heidelberg Materials
For more than a century, we’ve been supplying cement, aggregates, ready mixed concrete, asphalt and other building materials to markets throughout North America. Today, Heidelberg Materials North America, our reach and capabilities are more extensive than ever, and our brightest days are still ahead.
What you'll do
- The Plant Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of the concrete plant, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while managing batching and dispatching of concrete. They will also supervise contractors and maintain site cleanliness and safety.
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