Job Description

Job Introduction

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.


We are currently looking for a

Plant Supervisor

to join our friendly team based at out Tarmac Taffs Well Concrete Plant, Cardiff. This site is accessible from Cardiff, Tredegar, Merthyr Tydfil, Newport, Bridgend, Barry, Port Talbot, Caerphilly, Pontypridd, Coleford, Ross-on-Wye and the surrounding areas.


We're working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it's important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Senior Operations Manager, the

Plant Supervisor

will assist in the management of a busy Ready mix concrete plant and be accountable for the RMX operations on our plant. Safety and operational standards are the fundamentals of the role of Plant Supervisor with cost control, 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.


As

Plant Supervisor

you will also be responsible for:

Managing all aspects of daily production including operational costs and controlling stocks Efficient manufacture of concrete, controlling standard deviation and cement contents Operating fixed and mobile plants Driving operational performance through KPI's, ensuring the plant is always running to its expected capacity Batching concrete to meet customer needs whilst meeting internal quality requirements Taking customer orders and arranging shipping Administrative and compliance duties using computer systems (including Fortek and Excel) Housekeeping tasks and general maintenance assisting the fitting team Health and safety of colleagues and business partners and everyone on site

There may also be occasional Saturday morning working as and when required to assist with maintenance or production - potentially twice per month, depending on workload.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of

Plant Supervisor

will have previous experience of working within plant operations ideally within a Ready Mix / Aggregates environment or similar. Supervisor experience is essential.

Suitable candidates for the role of Plant Supervisor will also have: Working knowledge of operating/maintaining processing plant Working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental policies Excellent communication and organisational skills to confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels Confidence to work both independently and as part of a team with a positive attitude to motivate team to achieve production requirements Full knowledge of Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work Flexible working approach to multitask and manage change effectively Capability to identify and implement site and process improvements IT literate

Why Tarmac

In addition to this role 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


Frequency Annual


Job Reference tarmac/TP/112/6927


Contract Type Permanent


Closing Date 12 August, 2025


Job Category Operations, Quarrying and Production


Business Unit South West & Wales


Location Cardiff, United Kingdom


Posted on 15 July, 2025