Site Foreman

Heidelberg Materials UK; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials company is seeking a proactive Foreperson for its Sutton Courtenay Rail Depot in Abingdon. This role requires a hands-on approach to drive operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. With a focus on team leadership and performance, the ideal candidate will need at least 3 years of operational experience and a strong understanding of health and safety standards. Benefits include generous pension schemes, flexible working, and various wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Bonus incentives

Generous pension schemes

27 days holiday

Employer-sponsored health programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant operational experience.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and compliant operation of the site.
• Drive operational improvements and efficiencies.
• Supervise daily operations and manage performance.

Skills

Management skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Health & Safety and Environmental Management

Job description

Foreperson – Sutton Courtenay (Abingdon)

Salary: £14.96 per hour

Hours: 39.5 per week, Full Time

Location: Sutton Courtenay Rail Depot, Abingdon

Lead. Motivate. Deliver.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a high-performing team at one of the region’s busiest rail depots? We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on Foreperson to drive operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement at our Sutton Courtenay site.

Your Mission

• Ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the site.
• Lead, direct, and develop the operational team to achieve ambitious performance targets.
• Champion health, safety, environmental, and quality standards in line with Hanson’s values.
• Drive operational improvements and efficiencies across all site activities.
• Collaborate with logistics, technical, and support teams to deliver outstanding customer service and product quality.
• Foster a culture of sustainability and continuous professional development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervising daily operations and ensuring compliance with all statutory and company regulations.
• Achieving optimum rail production levels while controlling costs and minimising waste.
• Maintaining plant availability through effective maintenance and inspection routines.
• Leading by example, motivating your team, managing performance, and supporting development.
• Managing contractors and ensuring all site activities are carried out safely and efficiently.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant operational experience.
• Strong management and leadership skills, motivational, team-oriented, and results-driven.
• Excellent communication and people management abilities.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental best practices.
• NVQ Level 4 in Health & Safety and Environmental Management in Quarries (or willingness to achieve within 12 months).
• IOSH Managing Safely and IEMA Environmental Managers/Supervisors Course (desirable).
• First Aid Certificate and MIQ membership (desirable).

What’s on Offer

• Compensation: Bonus incentives, generous pension schemes (up to 15%), life assurance.
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile and flexible working, holiday purchase, sabbatical options.
• Family Friendly: Enhanced maternity, paternity, parental, neonatal, and adoption leave.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, gym discounts, free eye tests, discounted private medical cover.
• Social Values: Paid volunteering day, active communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces), and more.
• Employer of Choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident Committed, 5% Club (Gold), Mates in Mind, Clear Assured (Foundation), MPQC, STEM Ambassador.