Batching Plant Manager

Batching Plant Manager

Sheffield

£50,000

Days

Are you an experienced Plant Manager with a background in batching plant operations looking for your next challenge? This is an excellent opportunity to take full ownership of a busy batching plant operation in Sheffield, leading a site that demands strong operational leadership, technical understanding, and a drive for continuous improvement.

The Role

• Full responsibility for day‑to‑day running of the batching plant, overseeing production output, site safety, people management, and operational efficiency.
• Visible, hands‑on leader who sets the standard on site and drives performance across all areas.
• Take full ownership of batching plant performance, output, and operational KPIs.
• Lead and develop a site‑based team across production and maintenance functions.
• Ensure the site operates in full compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Manage plant maintenance schedules to maximise uptime and minimise disruption.
• Oversee mix designs, batch production targets and quality control processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across batching and production processes.
• Liaise with senior management and report on plant performance.
• Manage site budgets, costs and resource planning.
• Build a strong safety‑first culture across the whole operation.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing a batching plant, concrete plant or heavy aggregate production operation.
• Strong technical understanding of batching plant equipment, mix designs and production processes.
• Experience managing site-based teams across production and maintenance.
• Solid knowledge of health, safety and environmental compliance in a heavy industry setting.
• A confident, decisive leader who can drive culture and performance simultaneously.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification desirable.

The Package

• Salary: £50,000.
• Days‑based role – Monday to Friday.
• Established, well‑respected business in the heavy materials sector.
• Genuine autonomy to make the role your own.
• Long‑term career opportunity with a stable operation.

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