Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UKs largest suppliers of construction materials employing over 4000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.
We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness transparency and individual achievement.
At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
We are seeking a dedicated Unit Manager at Penderyn to lead and manage our quarry operational unit delivering outstanding results while maintaining a focus on safety environmental standards cost efficiency quality and service objectives. If youre driven by continuous improvement and thrive in a dynamic environment wed love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Leadership: Manage quarry operational unit and oversee several closed sites ensuring all operations are safe compliant and efficient.
- Team Management: Lead and inspire a team of 10 employees in addition to coordinating with contractors fostering a positive and highperforming culture.
- Production Oversight: Oversee the production of approximately 500000 tonnes of limestone annually meeting and exceeding set targets.
- Budget and Financial Management: Control the annual budget ensuring cost efficiency and manage capital expenditure projects from inception to completion.
- Performance Enhancement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiencies and elevate existing performance levels.
- Adaptability: Respond effectively to changing business requirements managing any adjustments to the scope of the unit and sites included.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in quarry operational management ideally in the aggregates mining or heavy industrial sectors.
- Demonstrable experience in leading and managing teams to achieve performance targets.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budget control and managing capital projects.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety environmental compliance and quality.
- Excellent problemsolving and decisionmaking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to work effectively with employees contractors and stakeholders.
Education/Qualification
- Higher level either vocational or educational
- NVQ/QCF Level 5/7 in SHE quarry operations
Whats on Offer:
Salary.000 plus Bonus
Location Aberdare Penderyn
Hours 40
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Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount
Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5 Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ Network of Woman Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM) Armed Forces)
Required Experience:
Manager