Shift Supervisor – Linford Block Plant (Permanent Role)
Are you an experienced and dynamic Shift Supervisor looking for your next career move?
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 departmentsWhy 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.
Ready to build your future?
Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!
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