Asphalt Plant Supervisor

Neath | Market leading pay rates | 47.5 hours per week | Monday-Sunday (day and night shifts) | Permanent | Immediate Start

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an Asphalt Plant Supervisor for a family-run business in Neath. You will be responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operation of the asphalt plant, ensuring compliance, productivity, and quality standards are maintained. This role requires a proactive approach, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Key Duties:

• Manage and coordinate daily production activities.

• Ensure all permits of work, risk assessments, and safe systems of work are completed.

• Oversee safe discharge of bitumen and filler deliveries.

• Chair site safety committee meetings and action any points raised.

• Complete daily plant inspections and ensure operator records are accurate.

• Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Quarry Regulations 1999.

• Deliver toolbox talks, daily briefings, and site inductions.

• Monitor and maintain plant efficiency and production schedules.

• Oversee maintenance tasks, troubleshoot issues, and carry out root cause analysis on breakdowns.

• Ensure adherence to quality control measures and QUESH inspections.

• Manage raw material levels and stock control reporting.

• Support budgetary control for the plant and monitor site spend.

• Produce and report monthly KPI and performance data.

• Liaise with management to deliver operational and safety targets.

• Operate fixed and mobile plant as required to support site operations.

Requirements:

• Good knowledge of asphalt processes.

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

• Valid driving licence.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Qualifications and certifications including:

  • FEL, Telehandler and associated attachments.

  • Manual Handling Certificate.

  • First Aid Certificate.

  • SHE NVQ Level 4 / QCF Level 6.

  • IOSH certification.

• Working knowledge of risk assessments, safe systems of work, and site planning constraints.

• Ability to multitask and adapt to change.

• Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends.

What We Offer:

• Market leading rates of pay.

• Full-time permanent position (47.5 hours per week).

• Overtime available at enhanced rates.

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• 4 weeks company sick pay.

• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (T&Cs apply).

• Access to a range of company benefits including:

  • Bereavement leave.

  • Cycle to work scheme.

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

  • Health and wellbeing programme.

  • Life insurance.

  • Private medical insurance.

  • Referral programme.

Interested?

If this role sounds of interest, please send your CV along with a brief summary explaining why you are suitable for this position.