Trainee Surfacing Supervisor

Breedon Surfacing Solutions provide a wide range of asphalt surfacing and contracting services across the UK, delivering a comprehensive asphalt solution for the construction and maintenance of the trunk road network and public highways, including residential and industrial developments. Our client base ranges from both domestic and commercial clients to large national contractors, local authorities and government bodies.

We are currently seeking a Trainee Surfacing Supervisor for our Surfacing Solutions business across the North of Scotland. The position will be predominantly located at our Daviot Quarry, Inverness. Reporting to the Contracts Manager you will assist in the planning, co-ordination, and supervision of surfacing operations. The Trainee Surfacing Supervisor will promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across the business, ensuring that contract deliverables are executed as safe and efficiently as possible.

• Comply with all Company HSEQ Policies, Procedures and Safety expectations
• Ensure positive HSEQ engagement with contracting staff and management
• Provide clear and effective communication and delivery of all HSEQ information and instruction to surfacing operatives, sub-contractors, suppliers and any other persons in association with and/or affected by Breedon surfacing operations
• Undertake on site supervision and monitoring of Breedon site activities
• Be the primary interface and support mechanism to the surfacing team and operatives
• Create and deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks and any site-specific induction prior to commencing work on site
• Report daily to the respective Surfacing Managers with regards to all Health and Safety, surfacing activities and operational matters
• Communicate with the client, client’s representative, contractor, sub-contractor, suppliers, general public and any other persons in association with or affected by Breedon surfacing activities
• Ensure the timely and accurate placing of orders for all materials, distribution and plant
• Ensure the accurate measurement, recording and control of all dips, laying records and as-built site information, to ensure that contract compliance and quality standards are met
• Endeavour to ensure that the works are completed in accordance with the allotted timeframe, targets and outputs
• Participate in Regional and Area operational and strategic contracting meetings
• Assist in the development of team members' skillsets and competencies.

You will have the ability and enthusiasm to learn and grow within the business, gaining valuable experience and knowledge of the Asphalt Surfacing industry. You will be active in the front-line delivery of surfacing contracts, playing an integral part in the operational and management of surfacing and multi-site operations.

You will have a “hands on” approach and ability to assist in the management of resource deadlines and operational requirements. You will monitor progress and project delivery, with the ability to anticipate problems and work collaboratively with colleagues and partners, on both a formal and informal level for resolution and opportunities.

You will be a self-starter who responds well on their own to improve outcomes and processes, by demonstrating drive and initiative. You will be flexible in your approach to your availability and time management so as to support and supervise site operations as required. You should be an excellent communicator with an analytical and methodical approach to work, with the ability to work accurately at a detailed level. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills, strong team ethics, a flexible attitude and be able to adapt to change.

A CSCS card would be desirable, but a driving licence would be essential.

• Business Use Van
• Pension
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Share Saver Scheme