Posted 23 July, 2026
Relief Plant Supervisor
Tarmac Trading Limited
Canning Town, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
We are recruiting for an Area Relief Supervisor to join our fantastic Tarmac Readymix RMX team based from our Tarmac Silvertown RMX (Readymix) site in the heart of London and covering our London RMX plants.The plants are easily accessible via most major road networks and commutable from a multitude of places within the London, Greenwich, Canning Town, Woolwich, Plumstead, Bermondsey, East Ham, Bow, Hackney, Islington, Lambeth, Peckham, Bexleyheath, Dagenham, Barking, Ilford, Wanstead, Brixton, Erith, Rainham, Romford, Stratford and the surrounding areas.Main ResponsibilitiesThe Area Relief Supervisor will manage and be accountable for the RMX operations on our plants. You will be the Senior Supervisor where Safety and Operational standards are the fundamental aspects 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.Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Area Relief Supervisor, not exhaustive:Leading and active supervisory of the RMX operational teams with the delivery of toolbox talksManage all aspects of daily production including operational costs and control stocksEfficient manufacture of concrete, controlling standard deviation and cement contentsDrive operational performance through KPIsEffectively coach and performance manage all direct reportsTimely resolution of queries assigned to the sectorTake responsibility for their own safety and that of colleagues and business partnersMaintain site housekeeping to a high standardBatch concrete to meet customer needs whilst meeting internal quality requirementsResponsible for the budget in relation to the plants they are responsible for, these being both fixed and variable costsYou must hold a FULL UK manual car driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty pointsDue to the nature of the role we are open to accepting applications from candidates who can offer strong supervisory / management experience from within a similar heavy industry, as product training will be given to the successful candidateThe role is a role where flexibility is key to meet our production needs with shift working and overtime availableThe Ideal CandidateTo be successful in this role the ideal candidate for the position of Area Relief Supervisor you will have experience and knowledge of:ESSENTIAL ExperienceExperience in Readymix RMX plant operations at a supervisory levelPrevious experience of an Asphalt / Aggregates environment would prove highly beneficialKnowledge of Risk Assessments and Safe System of Work SystemsWorking knowledge of production processesWorking knowledge of H&S and Environmental policiesDESIRABLE QualificationsIOSH Managing SafelyNVQ in fixed and mobile plant operationsSkillsAble to actively identify and implement site and process improvementsAble to effectively communicate to feed opportunities into customer services / salesAbility to multitask and manage changeWhy TarmacWe don't just offer a job, we offer a career.Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:Bonus schemeEnhanced holiday entitlementContributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess 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 menopauseTraining and development opportunitiesTarmac is committed to being a Forces-friendly employer.If youre coming from a military background, well support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.Were proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, were here to support you.Ready to build your future?Click Apply to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so dont wait too long!#Tarmac #TarmacCareersTarmac Trading LimitedTPBN1_UKTJ
