Asphalt Supervisor

Breedon Group plc; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is looking for an Asphalt Supervisor for the Longwater Asphalt Plant in Norwich. You will oversee the safe management of plant operations, manage production, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience and a background in asphalt or a related industry. Benefits include annual leave, pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Aviva Pension scheme

Holiday Purchase scheme

Sharesave scheme

Life Assurance

Training & development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on high street shops and brands

Qualifications

• Ability to identify problems and seek pertinent data.
• Adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Awareness of others' feelings and needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe and efficient operation of the Asphalt Plant.
• Conduct risk assessments and health and safety inspections.
• Plan and organise work efficiently.

Skills

Problem Analysis

Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

Detail Handling

Planning and Organising

Work Standards

Job description

Asphalt Supervisor

Application Deadline: 16 January 2026

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Longwater Asphalt Plant, Norfolk

Description

We are currently seeking an Asphalt Supervisor based at our Longwater Asphalt Plant in Norwich.

In the role, you will be responsible for supporting the Asphalt Plant Manager with the safe and efficient management and operation of the Plant. This role will be based on a 48 hour contract.

You will support managing production, troubleshooting technical problems and overseeing planning and coordination with other departments. Awareness of the time critical nature of the process and downstream activities is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety will comprise a key element of the role, you might also be required to conduct risk assessments and health and safety inspections and to demonstrate leadership in safety.
• An important element of the role will involve administrative duties, from writing reports and updating records to procurement and budget control.
• An ability to plan and organise work in a time efficient fashion is critical.
• The ideal candidate will have background working with asphalt or a similar industry, with a strong focus on safety and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience as a supervisor.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Problem Analysis - Ability in pro-actively identifying problems, seeking pertinent data, recognising important information, and identifying possible causes of problems.
• Compliance - Adherence to company policy and/or procedures. Seeks approval from the correct authority for changes.
• Interpersonal Skills - Awareness of other people and environment and own impact on these. Actions indicate a consideration for the feelings and needs of others.
• Detail Handling - Tolerance for and ability to handle the details and paperwork associated with the job.
• Planning and Organising - Ability to establish efficiently an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to achieve a goal.
• Work Standards – Sets high, professional work standard consistently.
• The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company’s zero harm culture.

Job Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Aviva Pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training & development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands