RAP/Unit Manager Asphalt

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 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 vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote 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.

RAP Manager / Asphalt Unit Manager

Responsible for achieving agreed safety, environmental, cost, quality, and service objectives through the successful and effective management of the Unit. This includes continuously driving improvements in efficiency and performance across all operational areas. The scope of the Unit and the associated sites may evolve in response to changing business requirements.

Health and Safety

Operating to the highest level of health and safety objectives in line with Heidelberg Materials Health and Safety Plan. Action a plan of continuous improvement in this area.

Environmental

Operating to the highest level of environmental objectives in line with Heidelberg Materials Environmental Management Plan. Action a plan of continuous improvement in this area.

Compliance

Ensure all statutory legislation and company regulations are adhered to with respect to all operational activities.

Operations

Achieve optimum production levels in line with commercial activity at the lowest operation cost. Continually advance operational improvements to improve efficiency with the production functions.

Distribution

Working with the logistics function to ensure operational procedures are such that highest customer service levels can be achieved at the most efficient operational cost.

Quality

Working with the technical function to ensure operational procedures are such that the highest quality levels are achieved at the most efficient operational cost.

Business Analysis

Working with the Operations Manager to ensure all operational management information is accurate, relevant and is used effectively to assist in the management of the business and the progression of all profit enhancing opportunities. In order for the day to day activities outlined above to operate effectively, the roles also involves a number of wider aspects, including;

Resource Planning

Ensure that your site management teams are adequately resourced and that personnel are trained and developed.

Assets should be in place and maintained to ensure the business plan can be delivered. Ensure personnel are effectively developed and become highly competent, and to identify and progress any employees with the potential to further their career through the business and a successional line is in place to facilitate this activity.

Directing

Provide leadership to the site teams, ensuring that operational goals and expectations are understood, and personnel are proactively developed.

Ensure operational control mechanisms are effectively implemented covering all relevant aspects (including Health & Safety, environmental controls, capex management control, revenue spend controls).

What’s on Offer:

Salary £50,000 - £58,000

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Location West Drayton

Hours 40

• 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)