Plant Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026. Marshalls scores A on the Alion truth index.
Plant Manager
Bedford, MK42 9YU
48 hours per week (Mon-Fri with some Saturday working covered by a rota)
Competitive salary & benefits
At Marshalls plc, we believe building tomorrow's world starts with what we can create together today. Since the 1890s, we've grown from a Yorkshire stone business into a leading UK manufacturer of building, roofing and landscaping solutions. Built on generations of expertise, we're known for quality, innovation and sustainability, helping our customers bring their vision to life and create places that work today and last for generations. Together, we're building tomorrow's world.
Manufacturing is at the heart of our operation. It's where we fulfil the customer promise and produce the UK’s leading Mortar & Screed products. We're continually investing in our people, processes, and plants to ensure we push the boundaries within our sector.
As a result, we have a new opportunity for a Plant Manager to lead our team at our Bedford plant.
So, what’s the mission?
You will lead all site production activities, compliance, and health and safety whilst developing a performance-driven culture emphasising ownership, accountability, transparency, and development of the facility and its people. You’ll engage the ‘hearts and minds' of the company’s employees to create and sustain a proactive culture in all disciplines across the site.
You’ll lead and manage site-based team members and need excellent communication and people management skills. Working closely with the National Operations Manager, you’ll implement a continuous improvement culture to ensure site KPIs are achieved.
What are the mission-critical skills?
- Experience of operating in a manufacturing site with responsibility for a team
- Experience in maximising the potential of others including development and performance management
- Demonstrable experience of driving and improving site performance
- Excellent IT skills including MS package including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills, both one-to-one and in a group setting
- Experience in implementing continuous improvement/lean manufacturing techniques e.g. 5s, DMAIC would be an advantage
- IOSH Managing Safely / NEBOSH General Certificate desirable
Why join Marshalls?
Our colleagues have been at the heart of Marshalls for generations and will continue to be the driving force behind our success for generations to come. That's why we're committed to creating opportunities for our people to develop their skills, grow their careers and realise their potential. Visit www.marshalls.co.uk/careers to learn more about us!
What's in it for you?
- 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays (35 days in Scotland)
- Guaranteed Christmas shutdown
- Healthcare Cash Plan, helping towards dental, optical, prescriptions and much more
- Enhanced family leave policies, available from day one
- 5% employer matched pension scheme
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee discounts on Marshalls and Marley products
- Discounts with hundreds of leading retailers
- Access to the Marshalls Wellbeing Centre, supporting your Move, Money and Mind goals
- Share Purchase Scheme
- Life Assurance
Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, you'll find a fair and supportive workplace at Marshalls. You're unique, and we want you to bring your whole self to work every day. We're committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral or ethical responsibility, it's the right thing to do. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse nature of the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. At Marshalls, you're valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself.
Every great build starts with strong foundations. Start yours here.