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. 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 you’re driven by continuous improvement and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d 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 high-performing culture. Production Oversight: Oversee the production of approximately 500,000 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 problem-solving and decision-making 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 What’s on Offer: Salary £55,000 - £60.000 plus Bonus Location Aberdare Penderyn Hours 40 Company Car 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) At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK) we strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where every individual can bring their unique skills and background to contribute to the success of our business. At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK), we understand that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development, and we aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement. As part of our commitment to promoting diversity, we are actively working to encourage more individuals to consider careers within the construction industry. We believe in building a workplace that is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity. If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience or skill set doesn't perfectly align with the job description. Creating a candidate home page is optional, when asked, but you can use this to quickly see the progress of your application(s). You may still be the right fit for this or other roles within our company. Heidelberg Materials is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact Recruitment@uk.heidelbergmaterials.com for additional information or to request accommodations. We understand that women may face unique challenges in their careers, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment to help you thrive. Our family-friendly policies, such as enhanced maternity and parental leave, neonatal care, and adoption support, will provide you with the flexibility and support you need to balance your personal and professional commitments. We also offer a range of benefits, such as access to our Employee Assistance Program, trained mental health first aiders, discounted private medical benefits and much more, to ensure your wellbeing is prioritized.