Job Description

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.


Since 1858, we've 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 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

.

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

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

The Opportunity

We're looking for an operational leader to take responsibility for our Ready-Mix operations across Scotland and the North of England, overseeing 24 sites and playing a key role in shaping operational excellence across the region.


Reporting to the Regional Director, this is a highly influential leadership role where you'll shape performance, drive operational excellence, champion safety, and support our ambition to lead the market in sustainable construction. You'll lead a large operational team, ensuring safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective delivery while developing talent and building a culture of performance and accountability.


If you're a strategic, people-focused leader with a passion for safety, performance, and innovation. This role offers a real opportunity to make an impact.

What you'll be doing

Managing operational performance across 24 sites, ensuring reliability, cost control, and delivery against budget and strategic targets. Leading, developing, and motivating operational teams, building capability, nurturing talent, and shaping a strong succession pipeline. Driving continuous improvement in efficiency, productivity, quality, and equipment performance across the network. Leading Health, Safety & Environmental excellence across the region, setting standards through visible leadership and strong partnership with HSE colleagues.

Who you are

You're an experienced operational leader, with demonstrable experience leading safe operations and influencing a safety culture. You'll be commercially astute, and confident managing a P&L and performance against KPI's. You'll be a collaborative leader, able to influence at a senior level whilst empowering and developing your teams.


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.