Plant Supervisor – Ashbourne

Lead Operations. Drive Quality. Keep Production Moving.

Are you an experienced Plant Supervisor looking for your next challenge? We’re looking for a proactive, safety-focused individual to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Ashbourne plant, ensuring the efficient production of high-quality concrete and mortar while maintaining exceptional safety and environmental standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced operation where no two days are the same.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Plant Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in keeping our operation running safely, efficiently, and productively. Responsibilities include:

Operational Leadership

• Liaising with the Order Office, plant staff, and customers to ensure production meets customer requirements

• Managing the efficient operation of the batching plant and FEL

• Accurately batching concrete/mortar in line with company procedures

• Ensuring optimum plant output, quality, and service standards

• Monitoring plant utilisation and continuously improving working methods

Maintenance & Site Standards

• Carrying out routine plant inspections and maintenance checks

• Reporting and recording defects, issues, or potential hazards

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the plant, buildings, and equipment

• Ensuring the site presentation meets company standards at all times

Stock & Materials Management

• Ensuring sufficient approved materials are always available for production

• Conducting regular stock inspections and weekly visual stock checks

• Verifying monthly stock levels with management

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensuring all employees, contractors, and visitors follow site safety procedures

• Complying with Health & Safety at Work legislation and company policies

• Managing waste disposal, dust emissions, and water discharge in line with environmental procedures

• Promoting a strong safety-first culture across the site

Compliance & Quality

• Following company procedures relating to quality control, fraud prevention, and operational compliance

• Supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence

• Attending training and keeping knowledge up to date

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous experience in a plant, production, quarry, concrete, or manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of health & safety procedures

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• A hands-on, proactive attitude

• The ability to work independently and lead by example

• Experience operating batching plants or mobile plant/FEL equipment (advantageous)

• Maintenance or mechanical awareness would be beneficial

Why Join Us?

• Stable, long-term opportunity with a well-established business

• Supportive team environment

• Ongoing training and development

• Opportunity to make a real impact on site performance and operations

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), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options

• 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

Apply Today

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a busy operational environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply now for the Plant Supervisor role in Ashbourne.