Asphalt Plant Supervisor

Tarmac Trading Limited; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Reward website discounts

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited in Newbridge, near Edinburgh, is recruiting for an Asphalt Plant Supervisor (Nightshift) to join our Hillwood Asphalt Plant team. You will report to the Plant Manager and help run a busy operation, ensuring safety and production targets are met.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, be IT literate (Excel, CRM), and able to lead a team across the rail head and asphalt plant. Training will be provided for those with relevant plant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience on asphalt plants or quarrying preferred, training provided if needed.
• Supervisory experience is essential for this role.
• It knowledge: Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Good communication and organisational skills are required.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders across levels within Tarmac and CRH.

Responsibilities

• Operate fixed and mobile plants to support production.
• Perform administrative and compliance duties.
• Use computer systems, including Excel and CRM.
• Maintain housekeeping and assist maintenance tasks.
• Enforce health and safety policies and lead by example.
• Supervise Operators and Fitters across rail head and asphalt plant.
• Occasional weekend work and alignment with production schedule.

Skills

Supervisory experience

IT literate

Excel

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Flexible working

Independent worker

Nightshift readiness

Tools

CRM system

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Tarmac, 'who you are' matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently recruiting for an Asphalt Plant Supervisor to join our friendly team based in our Tarmac Hillwood Asphalt Plant, in Newbridge, near Edinburgh. This role is easily accessible from Dunfermline, Grangemouth, Kirkcaldy, Stirling, Dalkeith and the surrounding areas.

We're working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it's important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the successful candidate for the role of Asphalt Plant Supervisor will assist in the safe running of a busy Asphalt plant and quarry.

• Operating fixed and mobile plants
• Administrative and compliance duties
• Using computer systems (including Excel and similar platforms)
• Housekeeping tasks and general maintenance assisting the fitting team
• Adhering to Health and Safety policies and procedures and encouraging others to do so
• Supervising a team of Operators and Fitters across both the rail head and asphalt plant
• Regular weekend working
• Work with other Plant Supervisors to ensure the plant is always running to its expected capacity and in line with the manufacturing and production programme

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in the role of Asphalt Plant Supervisor (Nightshift) the ideal candidate will ideally have previous experience of working on Asphalt plants or in the quarrying industry, although this is not essential as full training would be given. Supervisory experience is however essential for this role.

• Have loading shovel and processing plant operational experience
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be able to liaise with stakeholders of varying seniority levels across Tarmac and CRH business units
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team, providing the motivation to yourself as well as your team to achieve the site production requirements
• Be IT lit ilate – able to use not only the Microsoft suite of packages but also our in-house CRM computer system
• Be flexible in their working approach
• Inspire yourself and your team to progress on both a personal and professional level

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities
• Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you're coming from a military background, we'll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.
• We're proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.
• If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to support you.