Assistant Plant Superintendent
7 days ago
Plymouth
Assistant Plant Superintendent Permanent Plymouth £55,000-£65,000 Sphere Solutions are partnering with their client to recruit for several Assistant Plant Superintendents. As one of the APS’s you will be a shift leader and hands-on manager in a mineral processing plant. You’ll run the plant safely and efficiently, train your team, troubleshoot problems, and help set up the way the plant is run. This role a mix of leadership, technical know-how, and practical problem-solving, with shift work being a core part of the job later on in the year. Role responsibilities: • Lead your shift operations team by setting a strong example and sharing your experience., • Meet the plant’s production, safety, quality, performance, and cost objectives., • Uphold the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance., • Operate your shift efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively while maintaining excellent housekeeping standards., • Develop your shift team through training and mentoring, ensuring a solid understanding of mineral processing principles and equipment., • Take a practical, hands-on approach to tasks and effectively manage site activities., • At least 5 years’ hands-on experience operating mineral processing plants or other large, continuous production facilities., • Experience leading a team in a complex shift-based operation., • Practical knowledge of SCADA or other plant control systems., • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and fix process issues., • Clear communication skills, able to work effectively with people at all levels., • Flexible and able to work a 24/7 shift pattern, including nights, weekends, and holidays., • Relocation Package on offer for the right candidates, • 40 hour working week, with the shift pattern to be determined later in the year (a shift premium will be paid for this), • All employees will have to undertake a Drugs and Alcohol test Our Commitment to Inclusion As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background