Area Relief Supervisor

Tarmac Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Area Relief Supervisor based in Norwich. This role involves overseeing mobile plant operations and supervising teams across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in health and safety management and previous supervisory experience. You will ensure compliance with safety protocols while assisting in production targets. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and excellent benefits including a van and training.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Experience in mobile plant operations is essential.
• Previous supervisory experience is required.
• Flexible with working hours, including OOH work.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant and supervise staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Assist Operations Manager in production targets.

Skills

NVQ SHE LVL4

Communication skills

Timekeeping

Mobile plant operations

Education

Full UK manual car Driving Licence

IOSH Supervising or Managing Safely

Tools

Loading Shovel License

Telehandler Licence

360 Excavator

Job description

# Area Relief Supervisor### Job Introduction**Area Relief Supervisor****Are you an experienced and dynamic****Multi Skilled Supervisor**We are currently looking for an Area Relief **Supervisor**based primarily at our **Mangreen**depot, but providing operative and supervisor cover across the South East Aggregates business. The role will involve undertaking multiple cover duties within S&G Quarries, Recycling depots, railhead and more. Duties will include operations of mobile plant such as Loading shovels, Telehandlers, Tractors etc. Operation of Tarmac Weighbridges and also supervision of sites, staff and contractors to provide cover and assistance for Managers and Supervisors.**Main Responsibilities**Your responsibilities as the Area Relief Supervisor will include (not exhaustive):* Operating Mobile Plant on sites* Operation of Weighbridge's* Discharge of Train's* Supervision of Staff and Contractors* Assisting the Operations Manager with meeting daily/weekly production targets* Following SHE policies and procedures* Ensuring Plant conforms with safety requirements at all times* Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities* Inspections on the fixed and mobile plant, acting on defects and implement remedial action* Ensuring that plant availability is maximised* Working to keep housekeeping around site to a high standard* Acting as an isolation owner for Maintenance activities by staff and contractors* Undertaking Contractor Clearances and Issuing Permits* Undertaking Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Stop AssessmentsThe nature of the role will require frequent travel to depots other than your base and may include OOH work such as nights and weekends as required by the business, so flexibility with working hours is essential. All hours beyond 48hr working week will be paid at set overtime rates. The role does come with a van and for periods of work a greater distance from the base depot we can arrange accommodation if **Ideal Candidate**To succeed in the role of an Area Relief **Supervisor** the following is what we are looking for in a future colleague:* NVQ SHE LVL4 or willing to work towards* IOSH Supervising or Managing Safely or willing to work towards* IT Literate* Loading Shovel License – highly desirable* Telehandler Licence- Advantageous* Tractor Licence- Advantageous* 360 Excavator - Advantageous* Experience with unloading trains and/or Rail Safety Trained- Advantageous* Good Timekeeping – flexible as to the business requirements* Good Communication skills – bringing problems to the attention of Line Management* Previous experience in mobile plant operations* Previous experience in a supervisory role* Full UK manual car Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty pointsPrevious experience working in an Recycling / Asphalt / RMX / Plant / Quarry / Industrial Manufacturing environment would prove highly beneficial; but this is not essential as training will be given to the right candidate.**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 #TarmacCareers #Plant #Supervisor #Quarry #LI-KM1 Tarmac Trading LimitedTarmac Trading Limited### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | tarmac/TP/188377/7515 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 25 February, 2026 || Job Category | Operations, Quarrying and Production || Business Unit | South East || Location | Norwich, United Kingdom || Posted on | 26 January, 2026 || OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to### Spread the word