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Assistant Asphalt Plant Manager

On-site in Birmingham·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Cemex UK

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Birmingham
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Previous supervisory or management experience within an asphalt plant or similar production environment.
A strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and relevant statutory legislation.
Experience undertaking risk assessments and developing or implementing safe working procedures.
Good leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, support and develop employees.
Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Good planning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against production targets.
A proactive approach to plant maintenance, operational performance and continuous improvement.
Good IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
A flexible and reliable approach to working, including the ability to work additional hours when required to meet production demands.
The ability and willingness to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Nice to have

Previous experience within asphalt production, aggregates or the wider construction materials industry.
Knowledge of asphalt manufacturing processes, plant operations and quality requirements.
Experience supporting plant maintenance programmes and managing operational downtime.
Experience using SAP and Microsoft Office 365 applications.
Experience managing employee training, development and performance.
Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and site compliance requirements.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement (based on Length of Service)
Contributory pension scheme
Employee Discount Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family rights policies
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
Access to our Cemex Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Training and development opportunities

The role

Reporting directly to the Asphalt Plant Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day management and operation of the site, helping to ensure asphalt production is delivered safely, efficiently and cost-effectively, while meeting customer requirements and production targets.

What you'll do

This is a varied operational and supervisory role, requiring someone who can combine strong leadership skills with practical knowledge of asphalt production, plant maintenance and site operations. You will support the Plant Manager in maintaining high standards of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance, developing the operational team, maximising plant availability and driving continuous improvement across the site.

This is a hands-on position, involving working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. The successful candidate will need to be flexible, organised and comfortable working in a busy production environment, where operational priorities can change to meet customer and business demands.

What will you be doing?

Working closely with the Asphalt Plant Manager, your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the Plant Manager in the safe and efficient day-to-day running of the asphalt plant.
Assisting with production planning and ensuring daily production targets and customer requirements are achieved.
Ensuring all activities under your control comply with relevant legislation, Cemex policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
Actively promoting Cemex's Health, Safety and Environmental standards and leading by example.
Supporting the maintenance programme, helping to maximise plant availability, reliability and operational efficiency.
Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and implementing initiatives to improve production performance and reduce operational costs.
Maintaining high standards of product quality and ensuring materials meet customer specifications and requirements.
Supporting the management, development and training of site employees, identifying individual training needs and helping to develop the capabilities of the team.
Assisting with the management of site resources, equipment and operational priorities to ensure effective delivery of production requirements.
Building and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, suppliers, hauliers, contractors and internal stakeholders.
Supporting the monitoring of operational performance, identifying issues and taking appropriate action to maintain efficient site operations.
Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, environmental compliance and general site presentation.

What are we looking for?

Why join Cemex?

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your management experience within an established asphalt operation, working closely with the Plant Manager and wider operational team.

You will have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge of asphalt production, develop your leadership capabilities and play an important role in improving site safety, production efficiency and overall operational performance.

At Cemex, safety, teamwork and operational excellence are central to everything we do. We are looking for someone who shares these values and is keen to make a positive contribution to the success of our business.

If you have previous supervisory or management experience, a passion for operational excellence and the ambition to develop your career within the asphalt industry, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the team at Doris Road Asphalt Plant.

We offer career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits.

About Cemex UK

Industry: Building Materials

In their own words

About the company & team

We are looking for an organised, confident and proactive individual with previous supervisory or management experience, ideally gained within an asphalt plant, aggregates, manufacturing or a similar production environment.

You will have a practical, hands-on approach to management, with the ability to lead and motivate a team, manage competing priorities and make effective operational decisions.

You will take ownership of your responsibilities, demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and quality, and have a genuine desire to develop your management skills and progress within the business.

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