Assistant Asphalt Plant Manager

About HolcimWe are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.Holcim UK Company BenefitsCompetitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bringBe valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & SafetyWe care about you and your family. Thats 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 were 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 .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 abroadJoin 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 workplaceStaff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping productsThe OpportunityAs a leader in sustainable construction materials, were looking for an Assistant Asphalt Plant Manager to take full ownership of site operations, driving performance, safety and continuous improvement across the plant.This is a key leadership role where youll be responsible for supporting optimising production, developing your team and ensuring the site consistently delivers high-quality materials to our customers.As Assistant Asphalt Plant Manager, youll support the oversight of all aspects of the plants daily operations from production and maintenance to safety, quality and team leadership .Youll play a critical role in driving operational efficiency, cost control and continuous improvement , ensuring the plant not only meets but exceeds performance targets.What Youll Be Doing Leading the day-to-day operations of the asphalt plant , ensuring safe, efficient and compliant productionPromoting and embedding a strong Health & Safety culture , ensuring all activities align with company standards and legislationDriving production performance , ensuring output, quality and on-time delivery targets are consistently metMaximising plant efficiency by optimising processes, resources and asset utilisationMonitoring plant performance and implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiativesManaging and developing plant teams, including recruitment, training, performance management and engagementManaging site budgets, costs and resources to ensure strong financial performanceEnsuring compliance with all quality standards, environmental requirements and operational proceduresWhat Youll Bring Proven experience in an Assistant Plant Manager or similar role , ideally within asphalt, aggregates or a heavy industrial environmentStrong understanding of production, maintenance and operational management principlesGood knowledge of health, safety, quality and environmental standardsStrong leadership skills with the ability to build, develop and motivate high-performing teamsAnalytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decisions and improvementsAbility to create accountability and lead by exampleStrong organisational and problem-solving skillsIT literacy and familiarity with operational systemsMinimum IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)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.TPBN1_UKTJ