Purpose of the role

Reporting to the District Operations Manager, the Relief Plant Supervisor is responsible for the overall control of each site he/she is covering.

Main duties include the use of computer based systems for batching and despatch of concrete, talking to customers both face to face and on the phone, carrying out routine maintenance, supervising contractors and hauliers to ensure the safe and efficient running of this site in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act and Environmental Legislation.

Other key responsibilities include, ensuring that concrete produced, is compliant with our quality scheme and housekeeping standards at the site are maintained.

Key accountabilities

• To liaise with the Customer Service Centre and ensure that production of concrete/mortar meets customers requirements and to give optimum output, quality and standards in accordance with the Procedures Manual, Working instructions and Technical Instructions

• To regularly inspect, carry out and ensure that plant routine maintenance is adhered to and that the cleanliness of the plant mechanism, plant area, buildings and equipment are maintained and cleaned in accordance with area and standing instructions

• To ensure that all waste disposals, water discharges and dust emissions are dealt with in accordance with the Environmental Procedures laid down

• To ensure that sufficient materials are available to meet the demands of production

• To inspect in coming materials and to carry out a visual stock check of all materials once a week and verify monthly. To ensure that the plant is adequately stocked with approved materials at all times

• To ensure that all employees/contractors and visitors to the plant follow the relevant safety instructions laid down

• By constant appraisal and review of work methods and plant utilisation, ensure the best use is made of plant, equipment and materials available

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

• To report any defect, action or occurrence which may jeopardise the operation in any respect of health & safety, the environment, product quality and service

• To ensure that the site, plant and associated buildings are kept in a clean, tidy and safe condition at all times

• To maintain the security of the site, plant and associated buildings at all times

Compliance

• To ensure that the plant is adequately stocked with approved materials at all times, including additives and fuel. To ensure that all material tickets are entered correctly on the dates received notify the area admin clerk of any discrepancies.

• To ensure that all delivery tickets requiring action are put on hold immediately and CRDF form raised and distributed appropriately to be signed off.

• To ensure CRDF form has as much useful information as possible in order for the ticket to be actioned in a timely manner.

• To be familiar with and ensure full compliance with the policies issued Quality control

• To seek advice from the District Operations Manager on matters outside the scope of a Relief Plant Supervisors authority

• To receive customer enquiries in a polite and courteous manner, maintaining company image to the highest standard

• To manage the operation of the plant in winter conditions this entails: Draining ground material boot hopper-Drain down all water pipes and switch off. Lift any pumps out of pits and drain down

What's on Offer

* Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
* Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover