Unit Manager

Unit Manager – Batts Coombe Cheddar Quarry Aggregates

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Company Car Benefits

About the Role

What You’ll Be Doing

As Unit Manager, you will lead, direct and develop the operational team to achieve key business objectives, with a focus on:

Health & Safety

• Champion a culture of safety excellence in line with Heidelberg Materials’ Health & Safety Plan
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure the highest safety standards are met

Environmental Performance

• Operate in line with environmental management plans
• Lead initiatives to improve environmental impact and sustainability

Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with all statutory legislation and company regulations

Operations

• Deliver optimum production levels aligned to commercial demand
• Improve operational efficiency while controlling costs

Distribution & Customer Service

• Collaborate with logistics to maximise service levels
• Ensure efficient and effective product delivery

Quality

• Work closely with technical teams to maintain the highest product standards

Business Performance

• Analyse operational data to identify opportunities for profit improvement
• Support strategic decision-making through accurate reporting

Leadership Responsibilities

Resource Planning

• Ensure teams are well-resourced, trained, and developed
• Drive succession planning and career progression across the team

Leadership & Direction

• Provide clear direction and inspire high performance
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement

Operational Control

• Implement and monitor robust control measures across:
  • Health & Safety
  • Environmental performance
  • Capital expenditure
  • Cost management

What Success Looks Like

You’ll be measured on:

• Site profitability and performance
• Key operational KPIs
• Capex delivery and project outcomes
• Compliance with statutory and company standards
• Customer satisfaction

About You

• Proven leadership experience within quarrying, aggregates, or a heavy industrial environment
• Strong operational and commercial awareness
• Passionate about safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement
• Excellent people leadership and development skills
• Data-driven with a focus on performance and results
• NVQ/QCF Level 5/7 in SHE quarry operations

Why Join us?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

• Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities