HME Area Manager

About Aggregate Industries UK

We are at the heart of construction, committed to building progress and transforming the industry to deliver a more sustainable future for all. We are recognised as one of the safest, most customer-focused companies in this space and we are looking for you to be part of our movement to grow, innovate and develop together to create continuous value. Join today and build progress with us.

The Opportunity

Join Aggregate Industries as a HME Area Manager, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality fleet management services across the North region. This is a key leadership position focused on maximising equipment availability, optimising maintenance programs, and driving continuous improvement in heavy mobile equipment (HME) operations. If you're passionate about fleet management, cost control, and operational efficiency, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

• Support the Head of Mobile Plant and Operations teams in delivering a "right first time" fleet management strategy.
• Oversee all regional repair and maintenance activities, ensuring high equipment availability and reliability.
• Drive cost efficiency by managing budgets, improving supply chain performance, and overseeing the HME rebuild process.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, embedding a safety-first culture across all sites.
• Conduct asset inspections and follow up on condition monitoring results to maintain optimal fleet performance.
• Provide technical and engineering support, including supplier visits, operator coaching, and process optimisation.
• Manage risk assessments and ensure safe systems of work are applied in all maintenance activities.
• Deliver accurate and timely KPI reporting, tracking supply chain performance and operational effectiveness.
  
  

Who You Are

You’re an experienced HME Area Manager with a strong background in HME engineering, maintenance systems, and supplier management. Your ability to drive operational efficiencies, lead teams, and ensure compliance makes you a key asset.

• Extensive experience in HME engineering, plant maintenance, and fleet optimisation, with a proven track record in managing suppliers and contractors.
• Strong leadership, financial management, and project management abilities, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Results-driven, highly organised, and confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• In-depth understanding of Caterpillar, Volvo, JCB, Komatsu, and Hitachi equipment, along with sound knowledge of health, safety, and environmental best practices.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally, including overnight stays.
  
  

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. This initiative pairs women with mentors, creating a powerful support network that promotes career growth and personal development.

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 (via our parent company Holcim)

️ 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

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.