Shift Supervisor Leading Hand

Tarmac Ltd; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is seeking a Shift Supervisor for their Linford Block Plant in Stanford-le-Hope. This permanent role involves overseeing team operations to ensure safety and efficiency while manufacturing sustainable products. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment, knowledge of heavy equipment, and good IT skills. The company offers a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, and significant development opportunities in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Access to Employee Communities

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a role within a manufacturing setup.
• Strong understanding of heavy machinery and equipment.
• Ability to maintain strong communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the shift team while prioritizing workload.
• Implement and maintain health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate daily operational activities and maintenance collaboration.

Skills

Experience within a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of heavy plant and equipment

Good IT skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

# Shift Supervisor Leading Hand - Linford 2### Job Introduction# **Shift Supervisor – Linford Block Plant (Permanent Role)**If you’re passionate about safety, team leadership and operational excellence, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!**About the Role**We’re recruiting for a **Shift Supervisor** to join our friendly and high-performing team at our **Linford Block Plant**. The site is conveniently located for candidates travelling from Tilbury, Gravesend, Rochester, Gillingham, Dartford, Purfleet on Thames, Grays, Wickford, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Brentwood, Billericay and surrounding areas.At Linford, we manufacture sustainable, tough, and energy-efficient aerated blocks used across the UK in homes, workplaces and beyond. As Shift Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring safe and efficient plant operations while leading a team committed to delivering high-quality products.## **What You’ll Be Doing**As a Shift Supervisor, you will:* Lead and coordinate the shift team, ensuring effective labour utilisation* Support training and development across the team* Manage contractors and engage with hauliers* Prioritise workload and oversee safe plant operation* Promote and uphold strong Health, Safety & Environmental (SHE) standards* Complete and monitor operator preventative maintenance tasks* Ensure high levels of housekeeping and mobile plant cleanliness* Maintain accurate records including KPIs, site inspections, daily checks* Participate actively in daily and weekly safety briefings* Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities* Collaborate with maintenance teams on day-to-day and shutdown activities* Ensure products are manufactured efficiently and to high quality standards## **What We’re Looking For**You’ll be a great fit if you have:* Experience within a manufacturing environment* Knowledge of heavy plant and equipment* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint* Familiarity with ISO standards (9001, 14001, 18001, 50001)* Strong communication skills and good written and spoken English* A proactive attitude, good timekeeping and flexible approach* The ability to build strong working relationships across departments**Why Tarmac**We 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 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 opportunitiesWe’re 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, we’re here to support you. Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!#Tarmac #TarmacCareersTarmac Trading LimitedTarmac Trading Limited### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | tarmac/TP/117/7545 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 5 March, 2026 || Job Category | Operations, Quarrying and Production || Business Unit | National Businesses || Location | Stanford-le-Hope, United Kingdom || Posted on | 3 February, 2026 || OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to### Spread the word