Job Description

Job Introduction

Are you an

Operations Manager

looking for your next permanent role? Are you looking for longevity in a career where you can make a difference? The read on as we may just have the role for you......


We are currently recruiting for an

Operations Manager

to join, lead and manage our fantastic team at our Hayes Asphalt plant in Hillingdon. You will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective running of the onsite modern asphalt batching plant.


You will be managing a team that produces 250k tonnes of Asphalt per year, alongside a railhead operation importing up to 200k tonnes of aggregates annually with a recycling centre inhouse. Within this role you will manage and be accountable for all operations on our plant. Safety and operational standards are the fundamentals of the role with cost control, people management, delivery to customer needs and performance improvement being key. Managing plant compliance with business policies and procedures and ensuring that legislative compliance is also a strong aspect of the role.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Area Operations Manager, key tasks and responsibilities of the

Operations Manager

include (not exhaustive):

Responsible for managing, coaching and developing a highly skilled, fit for purpose and extremely motivated team to ensure business continuity and reduce business risk Leading change and continuous improvement initiatives, whilst maintaining disciplined stock management processes and producing operational reports Responsible for all aspects of budgetary control for the multi-faceted operation Managing stock control for all incoming materials for the busy depot and rail head with multiple train deliveries each week Maintaining and implementing existing and new, standard Operating procedures, risk assessments and training your staff on the same Managing and overseeing the safe operation of the plant and the planned preventative maintenance of all of the site's equipment fixed and mobile with responsibility for your own safety and that of colleagues and business partners Organising statutory inspections and actioning defects identified within these reports Reporting and investigating any unsafe or hazardous working practices Issuing safety briefings and toolbox talks to your operational team Managing proactively both mandatory training and developmental training of your staff and keep an up-to-date training matrix Collating and reporting on monthly performance KPI for your business unit for the Area Operations Manager and drive operational performance through KPI's Ensuring appropriate Contractor and visitor inductions are carried out in line with company procedures

Key Stakeholders you will liaise within the responsibilities of this role:

Area Operations Manager - Assistant Plant Manager - Health & Safety team - Procurement and support teams - National Logistics team - Area Operations teams - Area Commercial teams - Area HR Manager - Industry Bodies - Customers

This role is a Days role Monday to Friday, but flexibility is key to this role with the expectation to be available to meet with our plant's operational needs as the plant operates on a rotational shift in line with the 24/7 running of the plant.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role the ideal candidate for the position of

Operations Manager

you will have experience and knowledge of

ESSENTIAL

Experience

Previous managerial experience of an Asphalt / Aggregates / Ready Mix operations environment Full knowledge of Risk Assessments and Safe System of Work Systems Working knowledge of production processes, H&S and Environmental policies A high level of education is required along, with excellent IT skills including a high level of competence with SAP and the Microsoft packages - Word, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to multitask and manage change

Qualifications

Membership of the Institute of Asphalt Technology is highly desirable, but not compulsory IOSH Managing Safely

The role is based our Hayes plant in Hillingdon and is easily accessible and commutable from towns such as Hayes, West Drayton, Slough, Hounslow, Watford, Twickenham, Stanwell, Northolt, Ealing, Acton, Harrow, Pinner, Ruislip, Gerrards Cross, Northwood, Feltham, Beaconsfield, Maidenhead, Amersham, Stanmore, Rickmansworth 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 the role of

Operations Manager

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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Tarmac Trading Limited


Tarmac Trading Limited




Tarmac

Salary Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits + Company Car


Frequency Annual


Job Reference tarmac/TP/117/6760


Contract Type Permanent


Closing Date 13 June, 2025


Job Category Operations, Quarrying and Production


Business Unit South East


Location Hayes, Greater London, England


Posted on 14 May, 2025