Trainee Contracts Supervisor

Breedon Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 holiday days (incl. bank holidays)

Company pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Bike to Work scheme

ShareSave scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking a Trainee Contracts Supervisor for Rossmore Quarry, Co. Cork. You will support the contracts manager with planning, coordination and day-to-day site activities to ensure work is delivered safely and on schedule.

The role requires a proactive learner with a valid driving licence and construction exposure. A structured training path and supportive team surround this hands-on opportunity in a busy quarry environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn within the construction industry.
• Valid driving licence is required.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Experience in using surveying equipment.
• Computer literate with Excel, Outlook and Word knowledge.
• Capable of solving problems on a fast-moving site.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organising and managing the site.
• Ensure materials arrive and are laid per contract specs.
• Support site inspections and material quantities/orders.
• Maintain schedule adherence and resource availability.
• Coordinate site activities with employees and subcontractors.
• Oversee service/maintenance of plant and equipment daily.
• Ensure sites are clean, safe and meet client satisfaction.
• Support manager in staffing and performance reviews.
• Comply with safety laws, company policies, and reporting.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Driving licence

Construction industry experience

Surveying equipment

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Problem solving in fast-paced site

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Trainee Contracts Supervisor

Application Deadline: 1 November 2026

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Rossmore Quarry, Rossmore, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork

Description

Overview:

We are currently seeking a Trainee Supervisor to join our team in Cork. As a Trainee Supervisor, you will provide support to your manager to efficiently and effectively manage the day to day of surfacing operations and associated works.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organising and managing the site, ensuring materials arrive and are laid in a timely manner in accordance with the contract specifications.
• Assist with site inspections prior to laying of material to ensure the substrate is in an acceptable condition. Determine quantities required and place material orders.
• Adherence to work schedule on a daily basis, ensuring adequate resources are available and maximized.
• Share responsibility for site coordination, ensuring that all site activities are coordinated within the project schedule and within the requirements of the contract. This includes all work carried out by employees and by sub-contractors.
• Assisting with arranging the service and maintenance of plant and equipment, ensuring planned and routine maintenance is carried out on a daily basis and plant is stored in a safe manner.
• Ensure that all sites are left in a clean and tidy manner and completed to the satisfaction of the client.
• Maintain effective relationships between the Company and the client, providing necessary information to them regarding the operation of the project.
• Support your manager to ensure that the key roles are staffed with people who can effectively undertake their roles Ensure that their roles are clearly defined, understood and that their performance is regularly reviewed. Ensure all employees are motivated to achieve the business’ and their personal objectives.
• Comply with all relevant statutory provisions, as appropriate, and take reasonable care to protect your own safety, health and welfare and the safety health and welfare of your team. Ensure all contracts are compliant with safety health and welfare regulations and company policies.
• Return all health and safety documentation to the contract’s manager on a monthly basis. Report all accidents to your contracts manager and take a lead role in investigating all accidents in line with company procedure.
• Follow all company policy, procedures, and site rules.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

What we need from you…

• A willingness to learn within the construction industry
• A valid driving licence
• Preferred but not essential:
• Experience working within the construction industry
• Experience in use of surveying equipment
• Computer literate and a working knowledge of relevant applications such as Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to constructively solve problems in a site fast moving environment

Job Benefits

Some important information…

• 35 holiday days per year (including bank holidays)
• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Company van (for business use only)
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Holiday buy scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events
• Make a Material Difference Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Option to participate in our ShareSave scheme
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• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
• Health & Wellbeing Initiative
• Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways
• If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the Bike to Work scheme
• Breedon Group is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer