Job Description
Plant Manager
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments like sand, concrete, cement, asphalt, or aggregates? If you're ready to take full ownership of plant operations, site management, and performance excellence - this is your next big move.
We're hiring a Plant Manager to join a dominant force in UK manufacturing. Our high-volume production site demands sharp strategic oversight, hands-on leadership, and relentless commitment to operational success.
You'll take charge of everything from logistics and shipping (Rail, HGV, and beyond), staffing, and driving production to peak performance.
What's in it for you as a Plant Manager?
* £50,000 base salary plus Company car and fuel card
* Typically working Monday to Friday
* Be part of a bold, forward-thinking business that's rapidly growing and investing in its people
* Direct access to a supportive senior leadership team that values initiative and results
* A role where your decisions shape operations and your leadership fuels success
* Career advancement opportunities in a culture built on performance, development, and integrity
Roles and responsibilities as a Plant Manager
* Total site operations across production, logistics, and staff development
* Launching and scaling new facilities with a focus on team structure and operational flow
* Collaborating with hauliers, weighbridge, and plant teams to ensure smooth, safe, and cost-effective movement of materials
* Driving performance metrics with precision, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency at every level
* Developing your team with leadership, training, and accountability
Essential Skills needed as a Plant Manager
* Proven leadership in a heavy manufacturing environment; experience in aggregates, cement, concrete, asphalt, or similar sectors is a major advantage
* Strong background in shovel operations, material processing, and weighbridge logistics
* Clear, confident leadership — you take control, lead from the front, and make tough calls
* A relentless focus on improvement, safety, and bottom-line results
This is your chance to lead with authority, own a site's full operational delivery, and make your mark in a thriving manufacturing business. Ready to command operations and drive change?
Apply now.
I'm Fiona McSheffrey, a specialist recruiter in the Construction and Modular Building Supply sector at E3 Recruitment. I work in partnership with leading companies across the UK, connecting high-calibre professionals with roles that support long-term career progression.
If you'd like more information about this opportunity or wish to have a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact me directly at E3 Recruitment.
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