Yard Supervisor
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, we’ve 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. That’s 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 we’re 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
Are you ready to lead from the front in one of the UK’s busiest and most strategically important aggregate operations?
We’re looking for a Yard Supervisor to join our team at Bardon Hill Super Quarry, helping to ensure our materials are safely and efficiently dispatched to customers across the country. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll coordinate a rotating shift team, optimise resource and equipment usage, and ensure everything from safety to service runs like clockwork.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-based environment, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to be part of a business that’s shaping the future of sustainable construction.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Big-site responsibility – Take charge at one of the UK’s largest super quarries, supporting critical national infrastructure.
- Make an impact every day – Coordinate logistics and dispatch operations that deliver vital materials safely and on time.
- Lead a great team – Support, train, and motivate a high-performing shift team and help them grow.
- Part of something bigger – Work for Holcim, a global leader in sustainable building materials and innovation.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supervising distribution operations on a rotating shift pattern, including day and afternoon shifts (05:30-15:00 and 12:30-22:00
Leading daily briefings, reviews, and toolbox talks to align teams and ensure clear communication.
Coordinating with the weighbridge and production teams to meet dispatch demands efficiently.
Ensuring roadways and stockpiles are maintained safely and comply with geotechnical and environmental standards.
Managing the allocation and maintenance of mobile equipment in collaboration with the HME Chargehand.
Supporting operator compliance through checks and coaching (e.g., Jaama inspections).
Leading incident investigations and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintaining housekeeping standards and ensuring dust suppression practices are in place.
Ensuring all systems, records, and reporting (including quality and stockpile inspections) are completed to standard.
Working Saturday mornings as part of a site rota (1 in 6)
What You’ll Bring
Strong leadership skills and experience supervising operational or logistics teams.
Solid understanding of health and safety standards in a heavy industrial or quarrying environment. Have an IOSH qualification or equivalent.
Organised, proactive, and confident in coordinating people, plant, and priorities.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-shift operations.
Familiarity with stockpile safety, mobile plant use, and quality standards.
A positive, team-focused attitude with excellent communication skills.
A flexible approach—you’re happy to adapt to changing site needs and step in where required.
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.
- Team
- Production & Operations
- Role
- Midlands
- Locations
- Bardon Hill Hardrock Quarry, LE67 1TD
Bardon Hill Hardrock Quarry, LE67 1TD
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