Relief Quarry Supervisor: Lead Safe, Efficient Operations

Tarmac Trading Limited; Elgin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Tarmac Reward discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Job summary

Tarmac invites applications for a Relief Quarry Supervisor at Cloddach Sand and Gravel Quarry, Elgin. You will lead site teams, supervise operators and maintain high safety and production standards in a busy quarry operation.

Based at Cloddach Quarry, you will operate fixed and mobile plant, support compliance, and drive continuous improvements while collaborating with section managers to meet production targets. This role may involve night shifts and weekend rosters.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required.
• Ability to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Confidence working independently and leading teams to achieve targets.
• Good IT skills and experience using operational systems.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and team development.
• Experience operating and maintaining processing plant equipment (advantageous).
• Experience operating and maintaining crushing and screening plant (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Report to the Section Manager and support safe, efficient quarry operations.
• Supervise and support Operators, Fitters and Electricians on site.
• Operate fixed and mobile plant as required.
• Assist site administration, compliance and reporting activities.
• Use systems such as Fortek, SAP, Excel, Power BI.
• Promote health, safety and environmental standards.
• Assist with maintenance tasks alongside the fitting team.
• Collaborate with other Supervisors to maximize performance.
• Ensure plant and equipment operate safely and align with production plans.
• Occasional night shifts and weekend rota participation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Flexible mindset

Continuous improvement

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Fortek

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Tarmac invites applications for a Relief Quarry Supervisor at Cloddach Sand and Gravel Quarry, Elgin. You will lead site teams, supervise operators and maintain high safety and production standards in a busy quarry operation.

Based at Cloddach Quarry, you will operate fixed and mobile plant, support compliance, and drive continuous improvements while collaborating with section managers to meet production targets. This role may involve night shifts and weekend rosters.