Processing Site Supervisor

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Processing Site Supervisor to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Starting Pay of £25.00 Per Hour with overtime (over basic hours) paid at Time and A Half.

Location: Hemerdon Mine, Plymouth PL7.

About the Role:

As a Processing Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and performance of the site on behalf of the company. This includes overseeing personnel, coordinating plant operations, liaising with the client, and ensuring activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual objectives. This role may also involve hands-on operational duties when required.

Key Duties (but not limited too):

Ensure all plant operations are carried out safely and efficiently

Supervise and coordinate daily site activities and personnel

Maintain high standards of health, safety, housekeeping, and environmental compliance

Attend and contribute to site safety meetings and briefings

Liaise with senior management to maximise operational output and performance.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with the client and quarry management

Ensure all contractors on site are compliant with site requirements, documentation, and safe systems of work.

Report site issues promptly to enable timely resolution

Complete and maintain accurate daily allocation sheets and production (tonnage) records

Monitor plant performance and carry out routine inspections to identify defects, undertake minor repairs where appropriate.

Escalate defects through appropriate reporting systems

Maintain accurate records, including inventory and activity logs

Ensure the site is maintained in a clean, safe, and organised condition.

Performance Measures:

Safe and compliant operation of the site

Achievement of production targets and efficiency levels

Effective workforce and contractor management

Accuracy and timeliness of reporting and documentation

Strong client and stakeholder relationships

Adherence to programme and contract requirements

Previous Experience:

Proven experience supervising operations within crushing, screening, washing, or batching environments

Experience in site supervision and completion of RAMS

Good understanding of plant operations and maintenance

Knowledge of the construction or quarrying industry

Awareness of commercial and contractual considerations

Core Skills & Competencies

CPCS/CSCS cards relevant to crushing/screening operations

SSSTS or SMSTS

Excavator/loading shovel licence (desirable but not essential)

Flexibility with working hours, including overtime where required

Strong organisational skills

Effective communicator at all levels

Excellent time management and ability to work to deadlines

Proactive problem-solving approach

High level of attention to detail and record keeping

Strong safety-first mindset

Computer literate

Additional Info:

Starting pay will be £25.00 an hour, with overtime (over basic hours) paid at Time and A Half. You will be working full-time hours with a standard annual holiday entitlement of 31 days

You will be provided with a mobile phone, other equipment, and PPE as required for your role

Due to the nature of the 24-hour Processing Operations, you will work on a rota system of 4 x shifts on and 4 x 24-hour periods off – this will be set in revolving pattern, that ensures fairness for all supervisors

The rota will include day, night and weekend working. Each shift will be 12 hours long with a 30-minute unpaid meal break totalling 50 hours per week. There will also be 2 short paid breaks during each shift

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.