Plant Supervisor NEW

Job description

THE POSITION

TotalEnergies Marketing UK is a leading bitumen marketer in the UK, with annual sales exceeding 300 kT, including 40–50 kT manufactured at the Preston specialities plant. Our customers include major construction companies, private asphalt and emulsion producers, industrial clients, and local and national government authorities. The nature of the bitumen business places critical demands on the supply chain, requiring safe and efficient handling of products typically stored and processed at elevated temperatures (130–200°C), and strict compliance with safety standards.

The Preston plant production environment includes a Site DCS system, tank farm, two process plants (Emulsions/PMB), two blender loading points, a fume treatment unit, steam generator, thermo-oil heaters, various sub-distribution installations, electric motors, pumps, instrument air compressors, agitated vessels, and tanker loading/unloading stations.

YOUR IMPACT

• Ensure compliance with company regulations and standards for HSEQ and Security by all staff, contractors, and visitors, including reporting Near Misses, Incidents, Safety Concerns, Green Alerts, and suspicious activity.

• Supervise and coordinate production operations to ensure procedures and quality checks are strictly followed, implementing appropriate controls to prevent safety or environmental incidents.

• Operate and control plant processes according to written procedures and work instructions, ensuring all activities are properly recorded.

• Take immediate on-site responsibility outside normal working hours, ensuring safety, managing staff and contractors, handling calls from customers, neighbours, and emergency services, and acting as a key contact in the emergency response plan.

• Plan and lead shift handover meetings, ensuring all relevant information is accurately recorded and communicated.

• Maintain production records (batch sheets, blender records, etc.) to ensure products meet specifications and all QC tests are completed before dispatch; take corrective action in case of non-conformity.

• Monitor and control utilities such as thermal heaters, boilers, waste gas systems, compressed air systems, and the fume extraction plant.

• Issue and coordinate work permits under the Work Control System, ensuring proper supervision of all activities conducted under such permits.

• Maintain high housekeeping standards and ensure planned inspections are completed, keeping the plant in a clean and safe condition.

• Report all safety events immediately and ensure corrective actions are implemented and documented.

• Liaise directly with the maintenance department regarding breakdowns, initiating and following up on Maintenance Request Forms, and ensuring clear communication of risks during engineering or cleaning work.

• Actively participate in the implementation of the company’s quality, environmental, and safety accreditations.

• Support and deliver training programmes initiated by the Head of Operations.

• Perform any other tasks as directed by line management.

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced professional with a strong understanding of plant operations and a commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency. You possess hands-on experience in manufacturing environments and demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills.

You bring the following:

• Proven experience in safe plant and manufacturing operations, ideally within a bitumen operation

• Understanding of safety, quality, and environmental management systems

• Task-specific training (including forklift operation, if required)

• Strong ability to manage daily tasks efficiently and according to schedule

• Line management and/or supervisory experience

• Strong communication skills at all levels

• Basic education in English, mathematics, and IT literacy

• Forklift Truck licence advantageous

WE OFFER YOU

At TotalEnergies Marketing UK, you’ll join a respected global company with a strong safety culture and a focus on operational excellence. You’ll work in a dynamic environment where collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation are encouraged, and where you can make a direct impact on safe, sustainable energy operations.