Asphalt Operations Leader – Grow & Optimize Two Plants

Brett

Sittingbourne

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Company car / car allowance
Generous pension
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Life assurance
Career development
Free onsite parking
Employee assistance programme
Enhanced parental leave
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts
Plus more

Job summary

Brett is seeking an experienced Asphalt Operations Manager to lead our Kent manufacturing operations at Ridham and Whitstable, ensuring safe, efficient plant performance and high service standards. You will build and coach a team including two Production Managers and multi-skilled operatives, working with commercial and transport colleagues to meet customer expectations.

This role offers a competitive salary, company car, generous pension and development opportunities within a growing asphalt

Qualifications

  • Experience leading asphalt operations and batch plants.
  • Track record of improving performance and efficiency.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

  • Lead operations of asphalt business at Ridham and Whitstable.
  • Ensure safe, efficient and compliant plant operations.
  • Develop and coach a team of two Production Managers and skilled operatives.
  • Collaborate with commercial and transport teams to meet customer expectations.
  • Implement inspection, maintenance and operational systems to maximise reliability.
  • Shape the future growth and development of the asphalt business.

Skills

Leadership
P&L ownership
Asphalt manufacturing
Continuous improvement
Stakeholder communication

Job description

Brett is seeking an experienced Asphalt Operations Manager to lead our Kent manufacturing operations at Ridham and Whitstable, ensuring safe, efficient plant performance and high service standards. You will build and coach a team including two Production Managers and multi-skilled operatives, working with commercial and transport colleagues to meet customer expectations.

This role offers a competitive salary, company car, generous pension and development opportunities within a growing asphalt

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