Senior Operations Manager (North & Scotland)

Tarmac Trading Limited; Salford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee discounts via reward site

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for the North & Scotland region, based in Salford or nearby, with flexibility across the region including Manchester and Leeds. You will lead operations to achieve safety, efficiency and profitability, and drive strategic plans across diverse assets in heavy industrial environments.

You will guide teams, manage budgets, and deliver continuous improvement, talent development and sustainability initiatives, while aligning production,

Qualifications

• Significant operational leadership experience in aggregates, asphalt, quarrying or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience delivering safety, performance and financial targets.
• Proven ability to lead through managers, coaching and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead North West and Scotland regional operations to meet safety, operational and financial targets.
• Own design and delivery of the annual regional strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement, best-practice sharing and cost control across the region.
• Manage regional budgets and capital planning within the five-year investment plan.
• Develop and coach leaders and successor talent for future leadership.

Skills

Operational leadership

Budget management

Safety & compliance

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision making

Analytical thinking

Driving licence

Job description

Senior Operations Manager (North & Scotland)

Employer:

Tarmac Trading Limited

Location:

Salford, M6 6JQ

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage, Excellent Plus Benefits

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

11/11/2026

About this job

Senior Operations Manager

• North and Scotland Lead Regional Operations.

Drive Performance.

Are you an experienced operational leader with a track record of delivering exceptional results across aggregates, asphalt or heavy industrial environments?

Do you thrive on leading high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement and developing long-term strategic plans?

We're looking for a Senior Operations Manager to lead our North West and Cumbria region overseeing a diverse asset portfolio and ensuring the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of operational performance.

This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for operational excellence, business performance, talent development and strategic growth.

As a regional position, we're flexible on location across the region including Manchester, Warrington, Leeds, Sheffield and surrounding areas.

What You'll Be Responsible For Reporting to the Regional Operations Director, you'll lead operational performance across the region, ensuring safety, efficiency and commercial success while developing future leadership capability.

Your responsibilities will include: Leading teams to achieve safety, operational and financial targets Owning the design and delivery of the annual regional strategy Driving continuous improvement, innovation and best practice sharing across the business Managing regional budgets and ensuring effective cost control Monitoring KPI performance and implementing improvement actions Leading customer complaint reviews, root cause analysis and corrective actions Aligning production, sales and resource planning to maximise returns and minimise stock levels Managing Capex planning, business cases and the five-year investment plan Supporting estate planning and quarry development activities in partnership with Land & Natural Resources teams Championing sustainability objectives and embedding sustainable ways of working across operations Developing, retaining and coaching talented leaders and future successors

What We're Looking For You'll bring significant operational leadership experience within the aggregates, asphalt, quarrying or wider extractive industries, together with the ability to deliver results through others.

You will also have: Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and best practice Experience managing budgets, business performance and cost-benefit analysis Proven ability to lead through managers, coaching, developing and empowering teams Strong understanding of mineral extraction, resource management, planning and restoration activities Knowledge of asphalt production, bituminous mixture design and recycled asphalt products (RAP) Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including root cause analysis methodologies A data-driven approach to operational decision-making and performance improvement Excellent communication and presentation skills The ability to build long‑term strategic plans while maintaining operational focus A company car or car allowance is included, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential.

Why Tarmac At Tarmac, who you are matters.

We want people who take pride in their work, collaborate effectively with others and are always looking for better ways to improve.

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, develop and make a real impact.

If you're an ambitious leader ready to shape the future of our North and Scotland operations, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Ready to build your future?