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Foreperson – Sutton Courtenay (Abingdon) Salary: £14.96 per hour Hours: 39.5 per week, Full Time Location: Sutton Courtenay Rail Depot, Abingdon Lead. Motivate. Deliver. Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a high-performing team at one of the region’s busiest rail depots? We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on Foreperson to drive operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement at our Sutton Courtenay site. Your Mission: Ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the site. Lead, direct, and develop the operational team to achieve ambitious performance targets. Champion health, safety, environmental, and quality standards in line with Hanson’s values. Drive operational improvements and efficiencies across all site activities. Collaborate with logistics, technical, and support teams to deliver outstanding customer service and product quality. Foster a culture of sustainability and continuous professional development. What You’ll Be Doing: Supervising daily operations and ensuring compliance with all statutory and company regulations. Achieving optimum rail production levels while controlling costs and minimising waste. Maintaining plant availability through effective maintenance and inspection routines. Leading by example, motivating your team, managing performance, and supporting development. Managing contractors and ensuring all site activities are carried out safely and efficiently. What We’re Looking For: Minimum 3 years’ relevant operational experience. Strong management and leadership skills,motivational, team-oriented, and results-driven. Excellent communication and people management abilities. Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental best practices. NVQ Level 4 in Health & Safety and Environmental Management in Quarries (or willingness to achieve within 12 months). IOSH Managing Safely and IEMA Environmental Managers/Supervisors Course (desirable). First Aid Certificate and MIQ membership (desirable). What’s on Offer: Compensation: Bonus incentives, generous pension schemes (up to 15%), life assurance. Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile and flexible working, holiday purchase, sabbatical options. Family Friendly: Enhanced maternity, paternity, parental, neonatal, and adoption leave. Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, gym discounts, free eye tests, discounted private medical cover. Social Values: Paid volunteering day, active communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces), and more. Employer of Choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident Committed, 5% Club (Gold), Mates in Mind, Clear Assured (Foundation), MPQC, STEM Ambassador. At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK) we strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where every individual can bring their unique skills and background to contribute to the success of our business. At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK), we understand that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development, and we aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement. As part of our commitment to promoting diversity, we are actively working to encourage more individuals to consider careers within the construction industry. We believe in building a workplace that is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity. If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience or skill set doesn't perfectly align with the job description. Creating a candidate home page is optional, when asked, but you can use this to quickly see the progress of your application(s). You may still be the right fit for this or other roles within our company. Heidelberg Materials is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact Recruitment@uk.heidelbergmaterials.com for additional information or to request accommodations. We understand that women may face unique challenges in their careers, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment to help you thrive. Our family-friendly policies, such as enhanced maternity and parental leave, neonatal care, and adoption support, will provide you with the flexibility and support you need to balance your personal and professional commitments. We also offer a range of benefits, such as access to our Employee Assistance Program, trained mental health first aiders, discounted private medical benefits and much more, to ensure your wellbeing is prioritized.