Heidelberg Materials

construction materials

ForepersonNights(AsphaltPlantOperations)

United Kingdom FULL TIME
The Brief

“Foreperson – Nights (Asphalt Plant Operations) at Heidelberg Materials. Skills: safety, quality, performance, technical knowledge, organisational skills, ability to motivate a team, production performance, safety standards, safe operation, efficient operation, environmentally responsible operation, production outputs, quality standards, plan production, customer demand, plant capability, optimise throughput, Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements compliance. Ensure full compliance with t”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operation of the asphalt plant; manage production outputs; ensure materials are produced in line with Heidelberg Materials’ quality standards; optimise throughput while maintaining strict compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements; Continuous supervision of all activities to ensure efficient and cost-effective use of labour, materials, and plant; Delivery of safe, consistent, and high-quality production; shape the performance of our night-time operations

Industry & Context.

construction materials
Problems you'll solve

Identify, report, and escalate defects or issues on static and mobile plant

Eligibility Requirements

Site-based, Shift: Nights, Be flexible to work at other Heidelberg Materials sites within reasonable travelling distance, where required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

NVQ Level 2 in Process Operations (or equivalent experience)

What You'll Do.

Ensure full compliance with the Company Health & Safety Policy

and all relevant Risk Assessments and Method Statements

and motivate night shift teams to achieve safe and efficient production

Plan and manage daily and next-day production schedules

and maintain asphalt plant equipment within your competence

Carry out routine inspections and complete all daily plant inspection records accurately

and escalate defects or issues on static and mobile plant

Operate mobile plant equipment including Front-End Loaders and dumpers

Undertake maintenance work on static and mobile plant in line with manufacturer guidelines and Heidelberg Materials standards

Ensure plant and machinery are operated in an energy-efficient manner

and clean mobile plant as required

Complete near-miss reports and promote a proactive safety culture

Liaise closely with colleagues

Be flexible to work at other Heidelberg Materials sites within reasonable travelling distance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Lead, supervise, and motivate night shift teams; Liaise closely with colleagues, the Unit Manager, suppliers, and contractors

Communication Scope

effective communicator

Process & Methodology

Plan and manage daily and next-day production schedules

Free ATS check

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