Night Production Supervisor

Are you ready to take the next step in your operational career? We're looking for a proactive and safety-driven Production Supervisor to support the Production Manager in delivering smooth, consistent and efficient daily operations at our asphalt production facility. If you're motivated, organised, and passionate about operational excellence - this could be your next move. What You'll Do As our Production Supervisor, you'll play a key role in keeping our operation running safely and efficiently. You will: Operational Leadership

• Provide first-line supervision and operational cover across production hours
• Ensure efficient use of labour, plant, and materials
• Deliver toolbox talks, training, and clear on-shift instruction
• Help develop daily mixing plans to maximise output and maintain customer satisfaction
Safety, Quality & Compliance
• Champion strict adherence to IMS relating to Safety, Health, Environment & Quality
• Carry out contractor audits, manage compliance and uphold company safety standards
• Support with risk assessments, work procedures, and continuous improvement
• Ensure completion of pre-use and PPM inspections, reporting defects as required
Collaboration & Communication
• Work closely with planning, distribution and commercial teams to optimise plant performance
• Build strong relationships with aggregates colleagues to identify efficiencies
• Support employee concerns and follow grievance procedures where necessary
Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve plant performance and operational processes
• Drive business performance indicators in partnership with the Production Manager
• Maintain CPD through training, qualifications and development courses, This role may include a formal appointment as responsible supervisor under Quarry Regulations 1999 (subject to qualification)
  
  We're looking for someone with practical knowledge, strong communication skills and a commitment to safe, efficient working.
Essential skills & experience
• Strong health & safety awareness and understanding of statutory duties
• Experience implementing procedures, inspections and operational standards
• Ability to motivate, organise and direct others
• Confidence in basic computer skills and systems such as SAP, Entropy or Interlex
• Self-motivation and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Qualifications (or willingness to work toward)
• Relevant Operations qualification (DAPS)
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Safety Management
• NVQ Level 2 in Mobile Plant Operations (EPIC)
• NVQ Level 2 in Process Operations
  
  Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK's largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.
We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation. Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK's largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation., 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.

Salary: £42,000 - £52,000pa Hours: 6pm - 2am (Some flexibility) Mon- Friday and weekends as overtime as required, Benefits: Comes with a Van Be the driving force behind safe, efficient and high-performing operations.,
• 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
Ready to Lead the Way? If you're committed to operational excellence, safety leadership and continual improvement, we'd love to hear from you.