Asphalt Section Manager

Job Introduction Section Manager - Exeter Asphalt Plant Lead Operations. Drive Performance. Make Your Mark.

Are you an experienced operational leader looking for the opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing site and inspire a team to achieve even more?

We're looking for an Asphalt Section Manager to lead our operations at Tarmac Exeter Asphalt Plant, playing a key role in delivering safe, efficient and customer-focused production. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on leading people, driving performance and creating a culture of continuous improvement.

Based in Exeter, Devon, the role is also easily commutable from Exmouth, Exminster, Sidmouth, Seaton, Honiton, Cullompton, Tiverton, Crediton, Taunton, Axminster, Chard, Torquay, Teignmouth, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot and surrounding areas.

What You'll Be Doing As Asphalt Section Manager, you'll have overall responsibility for site performance, production efficiency, quality standards and compliance. You'll lead from the front, ensuring the site operates safely and effectively while supporting the ongoing development of your team.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading, coaching and developing a skilled and motivated operational team Driving operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives

Maximising plant performance, productivity and product quality

Managing site budgets and controlling operational costs

Maintaining robust stock management and reporting processes

Ensuring compliance with all company policies, procedures and legislative requirements

Managing preventative maintenance programmes across fixed and mobile plant

Implementing and reviewing risk assessments and safe systems of work Delivering safety briefings, toolbox talks and promoting a strong safety culture

Monitoring training, competence and development requirements across the team Analysing and reporting operational KPI's to drive performance improvements

Building strong working relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors and regulatory bodies

What We're Looking For You'll be a confident operational leader with a strong background in quarrying, aggregates, asphalt, mining, heavy industrial manufacturing or a related environment.

We're particularly interested in candidates who have:

Experience managing production operations

Knowledge of asphalt manufacturing plants and processing of asphalt products

Good understanding of asphalt mix designs and good technical awareness

Strong awareness of mobile and static plant operations and maintenance

Experience leading teams and developing workforce capability

Budget management and operational cost control experience

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

The ability to influence, motivate and drive high standards across a site Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Why Tarmac At Tarmac, you'll be joining one of the UK's leading construction materials businesses, where you'll have the opportunity to lead a key operation, develop your career and make a genuine impact.

We value individuality, champion diversity and believe that great ideas come from different backgrounds and experiences. If you're proud of a job well done, enjoy working collaboratively and are always looking for ways to make things better, you'll fit right in.

This role offers the chance to shape operational performance while working with a supportive team committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

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…