Senior Operations Manager (Aggregates)

Senior Operations Manager – Aggregates (South West of England)

Lead regional operations. Drive performance. Shape the future of our Aggregates business.

Are you a senior operational leader with a strong background in quarrying or a similar industry? Do you thrive on driving safety, performance, profitability and people development across complex operational portfolios? Are you ready to take ownership of strategy and make a visible impact across a large and diverse region?

This is an opportunity to step into a high‑impact operational leadership role within Tarmac’s Aggregates business.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Senior Operations Manager to lead our Aggregates operations across the South West of England. You’ll be accountable for operating four quarries, leading and developing a team of managers to deliver:

• Industry-leading health, safety and environmental performance
• Operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Strong financial and commercial results
• A resilient, future‑ready leadership pipeline

The role offers flexibility on location. The four quarries are across the South West (Bristol, Coleford, Frome and Ringwood) so whether you’re based nearer Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset or Dorset we’re focused on finding the right leader.

You will report to the Regional Operations Director and will play a key role in shaping and delivering the annual strategy for our Aggregates business across the region.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

As Senior Operations Manager you’ll lead through others to ensure safe, efficient and high‑performing operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering industry leading safety performance
• Full ownership of regional operational performance, cost control and productivity
• Leading monthly KPI and performance reviews, ensuring actions drive measurable improvement
• Designing, owning and delivering the annual strategic plan for the region
• Overall budget accountability, ensuring financial and operational targets are met
• Driving a continuous improvement mindset, sharing best practice and identifying innovation
• Embedding the sustainability strategy, actively identifying more sustainable ways of working
• Aligning production closely with sales to maximise returns and minimise stock
• Resolving any production issues by ensuring robust root cause analysis and corrective action
• Managing capex submissions, maintaining the 5‑year investment and development plan
• Working closely with the Land and Natural Resources team on quarry and estate development activities
• Building, developing and retaining a high‑performing, diverse management team

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be an experienced operational leader with a proven track record in a senior role within aggregates or a closely related industrial environment. You’ll combine strong technical and commercial expertise with the ability to lead, influence and deliver results through others. You will also have:

• In‑depth understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation and best practice
• Strong technical knowledge of aggregates operations, raw materials and production processes
• Proven experience leading through managers, with excellent coaching and delegation skills
• Commercial acumen, including setting and managing budgets and cost models
• Strong understanding of sustainability, supply chain efficiency and environmental impact
• Experience of minerals planning, quarry development, restoration and environmental compliance
• Confident problem‑solver with robust root cause analysis capability
• Strong stakeholder management skills at senior internal and external levels
• Analytical mindset, using data and trends to drive informed operational decisions
• Excellent organisational and strategic planning skills

A full UK driving licence is essential as a company car or car allowance is provided with this role.

Why Join Tarmac?

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We value people who are proud of the work they deliver, collaborative and respectful in how they lead, and ambitious to improve, innovate and make things better. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

Why Tarmac

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 the Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities – 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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