Yard Manager

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 an experienced Yard Manager to join our friendly team at Linford plant in Stanford-le-Hope.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds, therefore prior technical experience isn’t always necessary for success.

Role Responsibility

As the successful candidate for the role of Yard Manager, you will report directly to the Senior Site Manager and be responsible for leading a team of Yard, Weigh Bridge & Raw Material operators.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Effectively coach and performance manage all direct reports, embedding core behavioural competencies (the STAR Framework) and a culture aligned to the Tarmac Way

• Actively participating in site operational tasks, leading by example.

• Manage trucking fleet across site (FLT’s HGV’s & other)

• Role modelling an exemplary approach to Health and Safety, contributing proactively to a safe working environment and working collaboratively to build a culture of continuous improvement

• Weekly Yard planning with production

•   Special site related project work

• Working as a team to ensure a quality product is loaded for the client to achieve targeted volumes

• General housekeeping ensuring that the highest standards are maintained in accordance with What Good Looks Like (WGLL) and the CRH Lifesaving rules – delivering toolbox talks

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Yard Manager will be able to demonstrate previous experience working within a large Industrial, Factory or a similar envrionment. As well as possess good communication skills and have a real desire in developing both operational and supervisory skills.

Specific Requirements: 

• Working knowledge of HSE / IOSH Managing Safely
• Previous Yard Team Leading experience
• Basic SAP user knowledge (advantageous)
• Understanding of aggregate industry
• Experience with unionised workforce
• Licences (mobile plant advantageous)
• PC literate (MS Outlook, MS Excel & word)

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:

• 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 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 Trading Limited