Asphalt Section Manager

Tarmac; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac Exeter Asphalt Plant is seeking a Section Manager to lead site operations, drive performance, and develop a high-performing team at Exeter. You will focus on safety, efficiency and quality, ensuring the site runs smoothly and remains compliant with regulations.

You will manage production processes, mentor staff, and work with stakeholders to optimise outputs and costs, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the operation.

Qualifications

• Experience managing production operations.
• Knowledge of asphalt manufacturing plants.
• Understanding of asphalt mix designs.
• Experience leading teams and developing workforce capability.
• Budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing a skilled and motivated operational team.
• Driving operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maximising plant performance, productivity and product quality.
• Managing site budgets and controlling operational costs.
• Maintaining robust stock management and reporting processes.
• Ensuring compliance with all company policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
• Managing preventative maintenance programmes across fixed and mobile plant.
• Implementing and reviewing risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Delivering safety briefings, toolbox talks and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Monitoring training, competence and development requirements across the team.
• Analysing and reporting operational KPI's to drive performance improvements.
• Building strong working relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Production management

Asphalt plant knowledge

Mix design knowledge

Plant operations maintenance

Team leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Influence and motivation

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Introduction

Section Manager - Exeter Asphalt Plant

Lead Operations. Drive Performance. Make Your Mark.

Are you an experienced operational leader looking for the opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing site and inspire a team to achieve even more?

We're looking for an Asphalt Section Manager to lead our operations at Tarmac Exeter Asphalt Plant, playing a key role in delivering safe, efficient and customer-focused production. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on leading people, driving performance and creating a culture of continuous improvement.

Based in Exeter, Devon, the role is also easily commutable from Exmouth, Exminster, Sidmouth, Seaton, Honiton, Cullompton, Tiverton, Crediton, Taunton, Axminster, Chard, Torquay, Teignmouth, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot and surrounding areas.

What You'll Be Doing

As Asphalt Section Manager, you'll have overall responsibility for site performance, production efficiency, quality standards and compliance. You'll lead from the front, ensuring the site operates safely and effectively while supporting the ongoing development of your team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching and developing a skilled and motivated operational team
• Driving operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives
• Maximising plant performance, productivity and product quality
• Managing site budgets and controlling operational costs
• Maintaining robust stock management and reporting processes
• Ensuring compliance with all company policies, procedures and legislative requirements
• Managing preventative maintenance programmes across fixed and mobile plant
• Implementing and reviewing risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Delivering safety briefings, toolbox talks and promoting a strong safety culture
• Monitoring training, competence and development requirements across the team
• Analysing and reporting operational KPI's to drive performance improvements
• Building strong working relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors and regulatory bodies

What We're Looking For

You’ll be a confident operational leader with a strong background in quarrying, aggregates, asphalt, mining, heavy industrial manufacturing or a related environment.

We're particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Experience managing production operations
• Knowledge of asphalt manufacturing plants and processing of asphalt products
• Good understanding of asphalt mix designs and good technical awareness
• Strong awareness of mobile and static plant operations and maintenance
• Experience leading teams and developing workforce capability
• Budget management and operational cost control experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to influence, motivate and drive high standards across a site
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Why Tarmac

At Tarmac, you'll be joining one of the UK's leading construction materials businesses, where you'll have the opportunity to lead a key operation, develop your career and make a genuine impact.

We value individuality, champion diversity and believe that great ideas come from different backgrounds and experiences. If you're proud of a job well done, enjoy working collaboratively and are always looking for ways to make things better, you'll fit right in.

This role offers the chance to shape operational performance while working with a supportive team committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

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 our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
• 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.

Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited