Foreperson – Sutton Courtenay (Abingdon)
Salary:
£14.96 per hour
Hours:
39.5 per week, Full Time
Location:
Sutton Courtenay Rail Depot, Abingdon
Lead. Motivate. Deliver.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a high-performing team at one of the region's busiest rail depots? We're looking for a proactive, hands-on
Foreperson
to drive operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement at our Sutton Courtenay site.
Your Mission:
* Ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the site.
* Lead, direct, and develop the operational team to achieve ambitious performance targets.
* Champion health, safety, environmental, and quality standards in line with Hanson's values.
* Drive operational improvements and efficiencies across all site activities.
* Collaborate with logistics, technical, and support teams to deliver outstanding customer service and product quality.
* Foster a culture of sustainability and continuous professional development.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Supervising daily operations and ensuring compliance with all statutory and company regulations.
* Achieving optimum rail production levels while controlling costs and minimising waste.
* Maintaining plant availability through effective maintenance and inspection routines.
* Leading by example, motivating your team, managing performance, and supporting development.
* Managing contractors and ensuring all site activities are carried out safely and efficiently.
What We're Looking For:
* Minimum 3 years' relevant operational experience.
* Strong management and leadership skills,motivational, team-oriented, and results-driven.
* Excellent communication and people management abilities.
* Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental best practices.
* NVQ Level 4 in Health & Safety and Environmental Management in Quarries (or willingness to achieve within 12 months).
* IOSH Managing Safely and IEMA Environmental Managers/Supervisors Course (desirable).
* First Aid Certificate and MIQ membership (desirable).
What's on Offer:
* Compensation: Bonus incentives, generous pension schemes (up to 15%), life assurance.
* Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile and flexible working, holiday purchase, sabbatical options.
* Family Friendly: Enhanced maternity, paternity, parental, neonatal, and adoption leave.
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, gym discounts, free eye tests, discounted private medical cover.
* Social Values: Paid volunteering day, active communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces), and more.
* Employer of Choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident Committed, 5% Club (Gold), Mates in Mind, Clear Assured (Foundation), MPQC, STEM Ambassador.