Assistant Plant Manager

Aggregate Industries • Full-time • Trafford Park, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom • £30k - £45k / year • 3d ago

About Aggregate Industries UK

We are at the heart of construction, committed to building progress and transforming the industry to deliver a more sustainable future for all. We are recognised as one of the safest, most customer-focused companies in this space and we are looking for you to be part of our movement to grow, innovate and develop together to create continuous value. Join today and build progress with us.

The Opportunity

Join Aggregate Industries as an Assistant Plant Manager, where you’ll play a key role in supporting the Plant Manager and ensuring smooth operations across our express asphalt plant at Salfrod. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop leadership skills while contributing to high-quality production, safety excellence, and exceptional customer service. If you’re passionate about plant operations and management, this role is the perfect fit for you.

Oversee daily operations in the absence of the Plant Manager, including staff meetings, audits, and liaising with senior management.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards through proactive leadership, incident reporting, and safety tours.

Manage plant maintenance, staff schedules, and operational efficiencies to meet business targets and customer expectations.

Maintain adherence to ISO9001 and ISO14001 accreditations, and ensure the plant operates in compliance with permits and quality plans.

Contribute to delivering the Express Asphalt customer experience, focusing on high standards of service and satisfaction.

Conduct and oversee risk assessments, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and identifying areas for continuous improvement in operations and safety standards.

Who You Are

You’re a motivated and detail-oriented professional with experience in plant operations and a strong commitment to safety and quality. Your leadership skills and ability to manage both people and processes make you an ideal candidate. Here’s what makes you a great fit:

Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards, with experience in implementing policies and procedures.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively with teams, management, and external stakeholders.

Organised and pragmatic, with a proven ability to manage resources, schedules, and operational priorities.

IT literate, with knowledge of systems and reporting tools to manage data and performance.

Experience in maintenance planning and familiarity with compliance requirements, including BSI audits and IPPC permits ideally. Benefits

💰 Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring

❤️ Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

👩‍💼 Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business. This initiative pairs women with mentors, creating a powerful support network that promotes career growth and personal development.

🩺 Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

📚 Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad (via our parent company Holcim)

⭐️ Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

🏠 Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age