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)