Block Manufacturing Chargehand

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a Block Manufacturing Chargehand to join our Readymix Concrete business. The role will be based at our Head Office in Huddersfield and is a full time and permanent position.

Myers Readymix are a well-established concrete provider operating in West and North Yorkshire and part of the progressive family owned Myers Group. The key member of the Readymix team, to lead the safe operational effectiveness of the interlocking concrete block manufacturing.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive a competitive salary in addition to great benefits such as:

• Excellent Holiday Allowance (including day off on your birthday) which increases with length of Service.
• Buy/sell holiday allowance.
• Pension Scheme.
• Training & Development Programs to help meet your career ambitions.
• Staff Discounts at All Our Builders Merchants.
• Access to Our Employee Assistance Program 24/7.
• Free Physio Treatment as/when required.
• On Site Parking.
• We close over Christmas & New Year, so our employees get a nice long break over the festive period.

The duties and key responsibilities include:

• Create a positive H&S culture across the Readymix concrete block manufacturing plant and ensure all suppliers, customers, visitors and staff comply with the Company Health and Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Oversee the production planning process while optimising efficiency and resource utilisation.
• Carry out all H&S risk assessments, arrange training, report near misses and/or non-conformances (ensuring that the appropriate corrective actions are implemented).
• Maintain a high standard of organisation and housekeeping, applying the 5S principles and ensuring that all staff do the same.
• Ensure weekly (i) clean-up of the plant and equipment and (ii) H&S inspections are carried out.
• With support from the Operations Manager, recruit and develop the block manufacturing plant staff, (i) managing resource to ensure holidays, absence and seasonal peaks are adequately covered and (ii) addressing performance issues.
• In liaison with the sales department, agree the weekly / daily output targets, and ensure they are achieved, managing availability of raw material & components, raising works orders and resolving any potential capacity issues through forward planning.
• In liaison with the transport department, support the delivery of bagged product across the branch network.
• Record daily production performance, including output and downtime.
• Resolve downtime issues, liaising with the Maintenance Supervisor and Operations Manager as required.
• Complete weekly stocktakes to ensure finished goods stock values are accurate.
• Identify opportunities and agree action plans for improving efficiency, minimising waste and reducing costs.
• Communicate efficiently with all members of the team providing them with clear instructions on production requirements, deadlines and quality of work.
• Attend meetings and any other reasonable duties which may be required by the Company from time to time, as instructed by or under the direction of your immediate supervisor.

To become our Block Manufacturing Chargehand we are looking for the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Strong supervisory skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Can Do positive attitude. Hands on mentality.
• Experience with concrete and aggregates.
• Ability to operate all mobile plant.
• General knowledge of all machinery and equipment – and willing to share knowledge with team.
• Ability to work in hot/humid and cold environments.
• Appropriate level of fitness.
• Must be IT literate.
• The ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload and that of the team.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight schedules.
• Dispute resolution.
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be self-motivated, have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to solve problems at source.
• Must possess good organisation skills and good time management.
• Must be self-driven, genuine with a positive attitude and clear focus.
• Must be sufficiently mobile and flexible to work beyond the call of duty to achieve results.

If you feel you have all the skills and knowledge required to join our team as a Block Manufacturing Chargehand, please click 'Apply' today.

Unfortunately, we cannot respond to all applications so if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person