Asphalt Section Manager

Tarmac; Farringdon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Job summary

Tarmac in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced site leader to take ownership of a high-performing quarry/asphalt site in Farringdon. You will oversee safety, production efficiency and quality, while coaching a skilled operations team to perform at their best.

The role requires a strong background in operations management, budget control and compliance with health and safety standards. You will drive continuous improvement, manage plant maintenance and develop workforce capability to

Qualifications

• Experience managing production operations on large-scale sites.
• Knowledge of asphalt manufacturing plants and processing of asphalt products.
• Strong maintenance and plant operations understanding.
• Budget management and cost control experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead teams and develop workforce capability.
• Strong organizational skills and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an operational team to deliver site performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Maximise plant performance, productivity and product quality.
• Manage site budgets and control costs.
• Maintain stock management and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and legislation.
• Oversee maintenance programmes for fixed and mobile plant.
• Implement risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Deliver safety briefings and promote safety culture.
• Monitor training and development needs.
• Analyse KPIs and drive performance improvements.
• Build relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budget management

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

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.,

• 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
  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?, 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

• 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 iscommittedto being aForces -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 arecommittedto creating aninclusive environment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to support you.