Relief Plant Supervisor

About the role

Breedon Group plc is seeking a Relief Concrete Plant Supervisor to support ready‑mix concrete production across multiple sites in the South West RMX area. The role involves overseeing plant operations, ensuring safety compliance, and assisting Production Managers with health, safety and maintenance tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out daily safety checks on all critical equipment in line with company standards.
• Operate loading shovels to restock storage bins and manage aggregate deliveries.
• Communicate near‑misses and hazards promptly to Health & Safety and line management.
• Ensure production meets customer specifications and technical standards.
• Manage material stocks, reorder supplies, and maintain environmental permit records.
• Supervise truck‑mixers, tipper and cement tanker drivers operating on‑site.
• Oversee external contractors and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Coach operational staff, drive improvements and support assistant production managers.

Required profile

• General mechanical and electrical understanding of concrete plant machinery.
• Flexible, proactive and versatile approach with a hands‑on attitude.
• Ability to anticipate problems, propose solutions and work collaboratively.
• Motivated individual with experience in plant operation.

Required skills

• Operation of computerised batching systems.
• Mechanical troubleshooting of plant equipment.
• Electrical troubleshooting of plant equipment.

What we offer

• Business use van.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Holiday Buy Scheme.
• Contributory pension, volunteer, share‑save and enhanced family leave schemes.
• Health & wellbeing programme, digital GP and broad learning opportunities.