About Aggregate Industries UK If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.
We are at the heart of construction, committed to building progress and transforming the industry to deliver a more sustainable future for all.
We are recognised as one of the safest, most customer-focused companies in this space and we are looking for you to be part of our movement to grow, innovate and develop together to create continuous value.
Join today and build progress with us.
The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for an Area General Manager to lead our Aggregates business in the Mendips.
This is a pivotal role where you'll shape the strategy, drive performance, and make a lasting impact across the region.
With full P&L responsibility, you'll manage a team of 150, including 4 direct reports, across our key quarries in Torr, Callow, and Kempsford.
Torr Quarry, at the heart of the Mendips, is one of the UK's most significant sites, supplying high-quality aggregates to the South West and beyond.
Its critical role in the construction supply chain makes it a standout opportunity to drive real impact.
This is your chance to lead growth and operational excellence, build strong customer relationships and drive year-on-year improvements across one of our most vital regions.
You'll manage the Mendips region, delivering budgeted income/contribution through effective volume, price, and cost management.
With a keen understanding of market dynamics, you'll oversee strategic account management, negotiate major contracts, and ensure the sales team promotes the full product range across Torr, Callow, and Kempsford.
You'll lead the operational team, embedding efficiency measures to ensure production excellence while keeping costs within budget.
You'll identify and champion opportunities for organic growth and acquisitions while developing business cases for capital investment, including new plants or equipment upgrades.
Your leadership skills will foster a high-performance culture, empowering teams to excel while maintaining a sharp focus on health, safety, and wellbeing.
You'll champion sustainability by aligning the region's activities with Aggregate Industries' goals for reducing carbon emissions.
Who you are You're an inspiring leader who thrives on challenges and knows how to get the best out of your team.
With a proven track record in delivering results, you'll bring your expertise to our Aggregates business and make an impact from day one.
Whether it's improving production efficiency, reducing downtime, or implementing lean practices, you're always looking for smarter ways to work.
Managing substantial budgets and financial controls is second nature to you.
You're confident in using data to make informed decisions and drive profitability.
Sustainability matters to you.
You're excited to lead initiatives that reduce our carbon footprint and align with our environmental goals.
You've built high-performing teams before, and you know how to bring people together.
You lead with empathy and focus, creating an environment where your team feels valued, supported, and motivated to succeed.
Benefits • Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring • Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety • We care about you and your family.
That's 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 we're 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.
This initiative pairs women with mentors, creating a powerful support network that promotes career growth and personal development.
• 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 abroad (via our parent company Holcim) • Join 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 workplace • Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products 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.
Job Info Job Title: Area General Manager- Mendips Company: CV-Library Location: Bath, Somerset Competitive Posted: Closes: Sector: Other Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr