Title: Surfacing Supervisor (Gateshead)

Location: Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, North East, NE11 0QY, UK

Company: Holcim UK

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring

• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

• We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way.

• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.

• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad

• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Surfacing Supervisor capable of supervising multiple surfacing contracting gangs and liaising with customers. The Surfacing Site Supervisor, reporting into the Surfacing Contracts Manager will deliver a wide range of surfacing schemes including new build roads, car parks and local authority carriageways across multiple locations in the north east.

Were looking for an experienced, proactive Supervisor to join our team, someone whos ready to lead from the front and take ownership of delivering high-quality work across a wide range of projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work on everything from local schemes to large-scale, high-profile projects, giving you real variety, responsibility, and room to grow.

In this role, youll play a key part in ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards while leading foremen and teams to meet contract targets. If youre someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in operational excellence, we want to hear from you.

What Youll Be Doing

• Leading site operations, ensuring all works are delivered safely and in line with company IMS standards.
  
• Understanding and working to the contract, ensuring quality compliance across all specifications.
  
• Planning workload, directing foremen, and monitoring production to achieve contract targets.
  
• Ordering materials and plant on time, balancing cost efficiency and client value.
  
• Maintaining accurate site records, liaising with surveyors and customer representatives.
  
• Managing plant and equipment needs, ensuring correct use, inspections, maintenance and timely off-hire.
  
• Building strong relationships with clients, always looking for improvements and innovation.
  
• Supporting team development through job reviews, mentoring, and recruitment where needed.
  
• Ensuring full compliance with company rules, processes, and safety policies.

What Youll Bring

• Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail.
  
• Have either a SSSTS or SMSTS and CSCS card.
  
• Qualifications in health and safety would be desirable but not essential i.e IOSH or NEBOSH.
  
• Confidence, self-motivation, and the ability to take initiative.
  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.
  
• The ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple tasks in a live site environment.
  
• A commitment to safety, quality, and professional standards.
  
• Understanding of product knowledge, company processes, and public relations.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

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