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 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.

o lead, direct and manage all asphalt operational activities within Heidelberg Materials Asphalt, and in so doing achieve

agreed Health and Safety, Environmental, Financial and Operational Performance levels.

To deliver performance measures in line with agreed UK sign off levels, improve sustainability and deliver Capex on

budget and in time

To constantly seek to improve existing performance levels, and to identify and then pursue opportunities for further

business operational efficiencies and growth.

The definition of the geographical area and sites included within it may be subject to change as business requirements

dictate.

3. Key accountabilities

The main activity of the role involves leading, directing and managing the operational line management team in order

for the UK to achieve its performance objectives. The performance emphasis for each of the core areas includes

· Health and Safety: Operating to the highest level of health and safety objectives in line with Heidelberg Materials

Health and Safety Plan. Action and deliver 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 and deliver 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.

· Capex: Deliver Capex of requisite standard for AFE Gateway sign off – deliver the capex asset on time, in budget

and compliant with all safety requirements.

· Operational Production: Achieve optimum production levels in line with commercial activity at optimum value for

money. Continually advance operational improvements to improve efficiency with the production functions.

· Key Performance Indicators: Responsibility for capture, analysis and review of KPI’s per UK management and

Heidelberg requirements – Action and deliver a plan of continuous improvement.

· 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: Ensure all operational management information is accurate, relevant and is used effectively to assist in the management of the business and progressing all profit enhancing opportunities. · RAP: Ensure delivery of optimal RAP at responsible plants plus the full management responsibility for the recycled operations in South.

What’s on Offer:
•    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)
•    Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover