Site Supervisor

Tarmac; St Albans; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to Reward website with retailer

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac is seeking a driven Section Manager to lead operations at the St Albans site. You will manage production, supervise a team of operatives and contractors, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality materials efficiently and sustainably in a dynamic industrial setting. You will drive performance, oversee maintenance, and collaborate with internal and external partners while promoting a safety-first culture and

Qualifications

• Experience leading plant operations or similar production environments.
• Strong safety and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations and drive performance improvements.
• Supervise and develop operatives and contractors.
• Oversee maintenance of fixed and mobile plant.
• Monitor production metrics and manage resources.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Champion sustainability and inclusion in all aspects of the role.

Skills

Leadership

Safety-first mindset

Budget management

Operational know-how

Communication

Job description

We’re looking for a driven and safety-focused Section Manager to lead operations at our St Albans. You’ll manage production, supervise a team, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. This role is key to delivering high-quality materials efficiently and sustainably.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily plant operations and drive performance improvements
• Supervise and develop operatives and contractors
• Oversee maintenance of fixed and mobile plant
• Monitor production metrics (OOE/OEE) and manage resources
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners
• Champion sustainability and inclusion in all aspects of the role

What You’ll Bring

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Operational know-how and a safety-first mindset
• Ability to manage budgets, teams, and technical processes
• A proactive, organised, and inclusive approach to work

Why Tarmac

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 the 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 aninclusiveenvironment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Tarmac Trading Limited