Relief Supervisor (Quarry and Asphalt Plants)

Tarmac

Clitheroe

On-site

GBP 34,000 - 48,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Rewards portal

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Job summary

Tarmac is seeking a Relief Supervisor to lead quarry and asphalt plant operations across the North West, based at Clitheroe and covering the region. This mobile role combines people leadership with hands-on plant supervision, compliance and continuous improvement, offering strong development opportunities within a leading construction materials business.

The role focuses on safe operations, achieving production targets, and coordination across multiple sites with responsibilities for

Qualifications

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience (essential).
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Ability to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
Confidence leading teams to achieve operational 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).
Health and safety management within an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Supervising and supporting Operators, Fitters and Electricians across several quarries and asphalt plants.
Operating fixed and mobile plant as required.
Supporting site administration, compliance and operational reporting activities.
Using Fortek, SAP, Excel, Power BI and similar platforms.
Promoting and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
Carrying out housekeeping activities and supporting maintenance tasks alongside the fitting team.
Working collaboratively with other Plant Supervisors to maximise operational performance and production output.
Ensuring plant and equipment operate safely, efficiently and in line with production plans.
Participating in nightwork supervision may also be required when needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

IT skills

Continuous improvement

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Fortek

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Introduction

Relief Supervisor (Quarry and Asphalt Plants)

Location: Clitheroe but covering the North West region

Are you an experienced Supervisor looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced quarrying and production environment? Do you thrive on leading teams, driving safe operations and keeping plant performance at its best? If you're a hands-on leader with experience in quarrying, asphalt, aggregates, heavy plant, manufacturing or industrial operations then we want to hear from you.

Job Introduction

Relief Supervisor (Quarry and Asphalt Plants)

Location: Clitheroe but covering the North West region

We're seeking a Relief Supervisor (Quarry and Asphalt Plant) to play a key role in the day-to-day running of our busy quarry and asphalt operations in the North West. This is a mobile role that combines people leadership, operational supervision, plant operations, compliance and continuous improvement, offering excellent opportunities to develop your career within a leading construction materials business.

Location: based at Clitheroe Quarry in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, this role is commutable from Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Skipton and surrounding areas.

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you'll support the safe and efficient operation of various quarries and asphalt plants in the North West while leading site teams and ensuring production targets are achieved. Key responsibilities will include:

Supervising and supporting Operators, Fitters and Electricians across several quarries and asphalt plants
Operating fixed and mobile plant as required
Supporting site administration, compliance and operational reporting activities
Using systems such as Fortek, SAP, Excel, Power BI and similar platforms
Promoting and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
Carrying out housekeeping activities and supporting maintenance tasks alongside the fitting team
Working collaboratively with other Plant Supervisors to maximise operational performance and production output
Ensuring plant and equipment operate safely, efficiently and in line with production plans
Participating in nightwork supervision may also be required when needed

What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with candidates who have supervisory experience within quarrying, asphalt, aggregates, construction materials, mining, recycling, heavy industry, manufacturing or similar operational environments. Suitable candidates will also have:

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience (essential)
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
Confidence working independently and leading teams to achieve operational 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 including excavators, loading shovels and dump trucks (advantageous)
Experience operating and maintaining crushing and screening plant (advantageous)
Health and safety management within an industrial environment

Overtime may also be incurred due to travelling to and from various sites so flexibility to accommodate this is desired. Full UK driving licence is required as a company van is provided with this role.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a mobile operational leadership role where no two days are the same. You'll be part of a close-knit team, working in a business that values safety, teamwork, development and operational excellence, with opportunities to further your career within the industry.

Why Tarmac

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values, take pride in a job well done, enjoy collaborating with others and are ambitious to make things better, we'd love to hear from you.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of background. By bringing together people with different experiences and perspectives, we're building stronger teams and delivering better results for our customers and communities.

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.

Attached documents

Job Reference tarmac/TP/115/8122

Tarmac Trading Limited

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