Section Manager

Tarmac Trading Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider is seeking a Section Manager to oversee operations at the Mangreen site in Norwich. This hands-on leadership role involves managing site performance, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in a managerial role within the construction or recycling industries, alongside relevant qualifications. This position offers a range of career development opportunities and industry-leading benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to discount website

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Background in Inert Recovery & Recycling or similar.
• Willingness to undertake SHE level qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site briefings and safety talks.
• Manage contractors and ensure operational performance.
• Maintain compliance with planning and environmental permits.

Skills

Managerial experience in similar industry

Inert Recovery & Recycling knowledge

Risk Assessments understanding

Strong leadership skills

Education

SHE Level 4 or 6 qualification

IOSH Managing Safely certification

WAMITAB certification

Tools

Loading Shovel

Weighbridge operations

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Section Manager or Site Supervisor looking for your next role? We are looking for a Section Manager at our Mangreen site in Norwich, Norfolk.

Mangreen is a dynamic and multifaceted site with three core operational areas: an inert recovery landfill, inert recycling, and the production of Recycled Asphalt Product (RAP). As part of our continued growth and commitment to operational excellence, we are seeking a proactive and experienced Section Manager to oversee day-to-day site activities and ensure smooth operations in the absence of the Operations Manager. This is a hands-on leadership role where you\'ll take ownership of site performance, drive safety culture, and maintain compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily site briefings, safety talks, and toolbox sessions to promote a strong safety-first culture
• Manage contractors across the landfill, recycling, and RAP production areas
• Monitor and improve operational performance using KPIs
• Maintain high standards of site housekeeping and presentation
• Control site costs in line with budget expectations
• Ensure full compliance with planning and environmental permit conditions
• Implement and maintain SOPs, HIRAs, and the Site Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Operate weighbridge and loading shovel as needed
• Inspect and document inbound inert waste, ensuring proper acceptance/rejection procedures
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including landowners, farm managers, Tarmac Pave, and third-party traffic management teams

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role within a similar industry
• Background in Inert Recovery & Recycling, Quarries, RMX, or Asphalt
• SHE Level 4 or 6 qualification (or willingness to undertake)
• IOSH Managing Safely certification
• Strong understanding of Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
• WAMITAB certification (or willingness to undertake)
• Loading Shovel ticket and experience with weighbridge operations

The role is based at our Mangreen plant in Norwich, Norfolk. The site is easily accessible from Norwich, Wymondham, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Sheringham, Thetford, Swaffham, Fakenham, Cromer, Kings Lynn, Downham Market, Beccles, Gillingham, The Broads, Aylesham, North Walsham, Dereham and the surrounding areas.

At Tarmac, who you are\' matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. Tarmac is the UK\'s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country\'s long-term future.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it\'s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Why us

In addition to this role we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits 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

Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on... are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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