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Job Introduction
Are you an experienced Highways Supervisor looking for your next permanent role?
We are currently recruiting for a Highways Supervisor to join and lead our Highways team working on the Halton and Warrington Highways project of works. The role is based from our Tarmac Halton and Warrington site, in Cheshire and is easily commutable from Warrington, Liverpool, Bootle, Wallasey, West Kirkby, Birkenhead, Stockport, Salford, Ellesmere Port, Widnes, Runcorn, Halewood, Bolton, Wigan, St Helens, Northwich, Knutsford, Lymm, Chester, Manchester, Stockport and the surrounding areas.
Main Responsibilities
As the Highways Supervisor you will be responsible for the successful delivery and supervision of kerbing, paving, drainage and patching works within the Boroughs of Halton and Warrington by Tarmac and / or our sub-contractors. As well as you will provide guidance on highways management matters to the Tarmac company on whose contract/contracts upon which they are operating to ensure their objectives and targets are achieved leading to the successful overall delivery of the project.
Responsibilities for this role of will include (not exhaustive):
- Effective planning, programming and delivery of programme of works
- Arrange for crews to undertake works orders in a planned fashion and to the highest quality
- Carry out site inspections and report Safety Observations on our Tarmac reporting system
- Supervisory Management of Winter Maintenance Programme
- Set and review the gangs targets and minimise costs to maximise profitability and offer any alternative methods of working
- Achievement of Company and Contractual KPI’s and year-on-year improvement of Contract/Scheme KPI’s
- H & S – Zero accidents and environmental incidents
- Effectively manage teams to ensure career progression and competency is achieved
- Ensure all Health and Safety standards are being adhered too across all works alongside collaborating, promoting and developing Health, Safety and wellbeing innovations
- Ensure training qualifications and competence requirements are in place and monitored for all employees within their team
- Ensure all Health & Safety and Toolbox briefings are delivered to teams
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You must be able to work overtime to co-cover out of hours emergency call out and winter maintenance duties as directed
We are open to individual applications or from established Gangs/Teams
The Ideal Candidate
It is preferred that the successful candidate for the role of Highways Supervisor will have the following:
Essential
- NRSWA Supervisor card
- Experience in construction and all highways works
- Experience in Highways Maintenance at a supervisory level
- A valid UK full manual car driving licence – no more than 6 points
DESERABLE
- Knowledge of Fleet Management
- LGV/HGV licence
Why Tarmac
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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 opportunities
Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.
We’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.
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Tarmac Trading Limited
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Job Reference tarmac/TP/232604/8020
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