Plant Manager

Heidelberg Materials UK

. Lead health, safety, and environmental performance across the plant and all shifts .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeLeiston • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading health, safety, and environmental performance in a concrete batching plant, ensuring compliance with quality standards and operational efficiency. Proven ability to manage complex plant operations and develop workforce capabilities in a dynamic construction environment.

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Health, Safety, And Environmental LeadershipConcrete Batching Plant ManagementISO 19443 Nuclear AccreditationNEBOSH/IOSH CertificationOperational Efficiency Management

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Hard Skills

Production Volume ManagementQuality ComplianceMaterials ManagementStock ControlOperational ControlMaintenance CoordinationPerformance UtilisationDowntime ManagementProject Specification AdherenceSafety Standards Maintenance

Soft Skills

Proactive LeadershipConfidence In Decision-MakingTeam DevelopmentAdaptability To Changing DemandsEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

ILM Level 3 Leadership And ManagementMPQC Level 4/6 Diploma In Safety, Health And Environmental Management

Industry Keywords

Major Construction ProjectsNEC Knowledge And ApplicationAudits And InspectionsSurveillance ActivitiesProject Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead health, safety, and environmental performance across the plant and all shifts
Manage safe and efficient operation of the concrete batching plant
Deliver production volumes and schedules while maintaining quality and compliance
Lead and develop the plant workforce across rotating shifts
Manage plant performance, utilisation, downtime, productivity, and operating efficiency
Maintain operational control during breakdowns, supply interruptions, and changing project demands
Work with Technical and Quality teams to ensure product conformity
Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance with the Maintenance team
Manage materials, stock control, and reconciliation
Establish shift structures, handovers, and escalation processes
Support audits, inspections, surveillance activities, and project reviews
Provide out-of-hours leadership and decision-making within delegated authority
Ensure concrete is produced, tested, released, and supplied according to approved mix designs, project specifications, customer requirements, and site procedures
Report to the Production Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced and proactive operational leader
Extensive knowledge and experience gained within major construction projects
Professional qualifications/development achieved or being worked towards including ISO 19443 Nuclear Accreditation, ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management in a nuclear-sector context, NEC knowledge and application, NEBOSH/IOSH certification or similar, and MPQC Level 4/6 Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Management
Confidence to lead people and manage a complex plant environment
Ability to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and performance while responding to changing demands of a major construction project

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Bonus incentives
Company van
Generous pension
Life assurance
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
Agile/flexible working
Holiday purchase
Sabbatical options
Season and travel ticket loans
Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
Paid volunteering day
Active employee communities including LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, and Armed Forces
Employee Assistance Programme
Retail discounts
Continuous learning opportunities