Plant Manager / Engineering Manager

Tarmac

  • Stanford-le-Hope, Essex
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Are you an experienced Plant Manager or an Engineering Manager looking to make a move, with a passion for people, performance, and continuous improvement? Tarmac is looking for a dynamic and driven Manager to lead our Linford 1 Aircrete manufacturing plant. This is a pivotal role offering the opportunity to make a real impact on our operations, safety standards, and overall site performance.About the RoleAs Plant Manager, you'll be at the forefront of delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You'll lead a dedicated team and ensure all aspects of the plant - from operations and maintenance to people development and compliance - perform to the highest standards.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and inspire a high-performing workforce with a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Drive operational excellence through efficient cost control, quality assurance, and delivery of key KPIs
  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations
  • Support the delivery of Capex projects, maintenance systems, and statutory inspections
  • Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders
  • Promote and maintain the highest standards of housekeeping and safety
  • Champion team development, succession planning, and apprenticeship programmes
  • Maintain a positive site reputation
What We're Looking For
Knowledge & Experience:
  • Proven leadership experience in a plant, production or manufacturing environment
  • Strong engineering background - highly advantageous
  • Track record of delivering change and managing large teams, ideally in unionised environments
  • Experience of SHE compliance and managing operational KPIs
  • SHE NVQ Level 4/QCF Level 6 - IOSH/NEBOSH preferred
Skills & Behaviours:
  • Inspirational leadership with excellent communication and influencing skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to make confident decisions in complex scenarios
  • A results-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
  • Adaptable, hands-on, and a collaborative team player
  • Committed to achieving zero harm and championing a culture of safety
Why Tarmac?We're a company that builds careers as well as infrastructure. With a strong focus on training, support, and development, you'll have the tools you need to succeed and progress. Join us and help shape the future of sustainable construction in the UK and lead our Linford 1 Plant into its next chapter of success.In addition to the role of Plant 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.#Tarmac #TarmacCareers #Blocks #Aicrete #Plant #Manager #Operations #LI-SB1Tarmac Trading Limited

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