Operations Manager

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Job Reference tarmac/TP/112/8230

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Excellent Salary + Company Car + Bonus + Benefits Working Hours: 37.5 hours Location: Dumfries Closing Date: 23/11/2026 Job Functions: Operations, Quarrying and Production Region / Division: Operations A&A Business Unit: North & Scotland

Job Introduction

OPERATIONS MANAGER - JERICHO BRIDGE QUARRY, DUMFRIES

 

Lead a flagship quarry operation. Drive performance. Make a lasting impact.

 

Tarmac is looking for an experienced operational leader to take responsibility for our Jericho Bridge and Dalbeattie Quarries in Dumfries. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Operations Manager or Site Manager with a strong background in heavy industry, aggregates, extractives, construction materials, manufacturing or processing environments.

 

You'll have full accountability for the safe, efficient and profitable operation of the site, leading high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring excellence in safety, production, maintenance and customer service.

 

If you're passionate about operational leadership, developing people and delivering results in a safety-critical environment, we'd like to hear from you.

 

What You'll Be Doing

 

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the Quarry, ensuring safe and efficient operations that meet business and customer requirements. Key responsibilities include:

 

• Leading all aspects of site safety, health, environmental and operational performance
• Delivering production, quality and cost targets
• Driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency and sustainability initiatives
• Managing site budgets, performance and investment projects
• Developing, coaching and engaging operational teams
• Ensuring effective contractor management and compliance
• Leading a proactive maintenance and asset management approach
• Managing stock, production planning and customer demand requirements
• Building strong relationships across commercial, technical and supply chain teams

 

What We're Looking For

 

We're seeking a confident and credible operational leader who can inspire teams and deliver results in a demanding environment. You'll ideally have:

 

• Management experience within quarrying, aggregates, mining, construction materials, manufacturing or a similar heavy industrial operation
• Strong leadership and people management skills with experience developing high-performing teams
• A proven track record of improving operational performance, safety and productivity
• Experience managing budgets, costs and operational forecasts
• Strong commercial awareness and decision-making capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A thorough understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation
• NEBOSH qualification and/or relevant operational management qualifications (desirable)
• Knowledge of quarrying regulations and industry best practice (desirable)

 

This role is based at our Jericho Bridge Quarry in Dumfries which is accessible from across the West of Scotland.

 

Why Tarmac

 

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and develop their career. As part of CRH, a global leader in building materials solutions, we offer the opportunity to work within a business that values safety, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

 

As Operations Manager you'll lead a key operation that supplies essential materials for construction and infrastructure projects across the region. You'll have the autonomy to drive safety, operational performance and continuous improvement while developing a high-performing team and shaping the site's future success.

 

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