About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company 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.

• 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

• 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

The Opportunity
Holcim UK is opening an exciting new chapter with our brand-new Tilbury Cement Grinding Station, and we’re looking for Shift Managers to help lead the way. This is a unique chance to play a key role at one of our flagship new sites, where you’ll be at the heart of driving safe, efficient, and innovative operations.

You’ll be leading daily process operations, supporting Control Room Operators(CRO), and ensuring smooth plant performance across grinding, material handling, and dispatch. It’s a fast-paced environment where safety, efficiency, and teamwork come first, and where your leadership will directly shape success. You’ll be part of a 24/7 operation working on a 12 hour rotating shift between days and nights.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Overseeing and coordinating plant operations from the Central Control Room to ensure stability and performance.

• Monitoring grinding systems, material handling, weighbridges, and auxiliary equipment for optimum output.

• Driving KPIs such as energy efficiency, throughput, alternative fuel usage, and quality compliance.

• Acting as the first point of contact for CROs, providing troubleshooting support and leadership.

• Supervising contractors on-site, ensuring safety protocols and operational standards are upheld.

• Leading and coaching CROs, supporting training, development, and performance reviews.

• Collaborating with production, maintenance, and process teams to minimise downtime and improve efficiency.

• Championing continuous improvement and safety-first initiatives, driving Holcim’s sustainability and operational goals.

Who You Are
You’re a proven leader with strong operational expertise and a focus on safety and performance. You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy working with people and processes to deliver results.

• Experience: Relevant experience with cement, aggregates, power generation, or heavy industry (preferably as a Control Room Operator or similar).

• Leadership: Skilled at leading and developing operational teams, with proven supervisory experience.

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of plant automation, grinding, and material handling.

• Safety Focus: Strong awareness and knowledge of HSE standards.

• Problem-Solving: Confident in analysing data, identifying process deviations, and implementing corrective actions.

• Desirable: Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training.

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.