Area Technical Manager

Heidelberg Materials Limited; Wigan; Híbrido; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

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Bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking an Area Technical Manager for the Wigan operation. You will lead a technical team, influence operational performance and foster relationships with major customers and regulators.

The role blends technical leadership with collaboration across Commercial, Operations and HCP teams in a hybrid work setting. You will drive continuous improvement, maintain high standards in H&S, QA and environmental practices, and represent the company at external forums while

Formación

• Strong technical expertise with leadership experience
• Experience leading a technical team
• Ability to build relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Experience working with external authorities and agencies
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, Quality Assurance and Environmental policies

Responsabilidades

• Lead the technical function and ensure cost-efficient support to operations
• Develop and lead a technical team; support commercial, operations and HCP colleagues
• Build strong external relationships with authorities, customers and agencies
• Represent Heidelberg Materials at external forums and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with H&S, QA and Environmental policies and procedures
• Provide technical expertise and maintain current Type Testing; deliver DOP/CE certification on demand

Conocimientos

Leading people

Problem solving

Relationship building

Influencing across functions

Technical leadership

Descripción del empleo

Area Technical Manager### Area Technical ManagerApply: Wigan: GBR > Manchester > Mayo House: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 27, 2026 (26 days left to apply): JR10019852Heidelberg 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 vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote 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.# **Area Technical Manager – Wigan**# **Hybrid Competitive salary, bonus and company car** ## Put your technical expertise at the heart of our operations Are you ready to take the lead in a technical role where your expertise can make a real difference? We’re looking for an **Area Technical Manager** to join our team in **Wigan**, taking responsibility for a technical function that plays an important role in supporting our wider operations. This is much more than a technical management position. You’ll have the opportunity to **lead and develop a technical team, influence operational performance, build relationships with major customers and external stakeholders, and help identify new and better ways of working**. Working closely with our Commercial, Operations and HCP teams, you’ll bring together technical knowledge, strong relationships and a continuous improvement mindset to help the area succeed. ## **What you’ll be doing**No two days will look exactly the same. You’ll balance technical leadership with collaboration across the wider business, taking responsibility for:* **Leading the technical function**, ensuring the department provides an effective and cost-efficient service to our operational teams* **Getting the best from your technical team**, maximising their contribution and supporting the needs of the wider area* **Providing trusted technical expertise** and working closely with Commercial, Operations and HCP colleagues* **Building strong external relationships** with local authorities, supervising agencies, major customers and specifying authorities* **Representing Heidelberg Materials** at external forums* **Driving continuous improvement**, contributing to projects and identifying new methods, solutions and products* **Maintaining high standards**, ensuring technical activities operate within agreed Health & Safety, Quality Assurance and Environmental policies and procedures* **Keeping Type Testing current** and providing DOP/CE certification when requested by customers ## What will make you successfulYou’ll bring strong technical expertise, but just as importantly, you’ll know how to turn that knowledge into practical support for colleagues, customers and stakeholders. You’ll be someone who enjoys **leading people, solving problems, building relationships and influencing across different functions**. You’ll be comfortable representing the business externally while maintaining a clear focus on technical standards, quality, safety and continuous improvement. ## Ready to take the lead?If you’re looking for a role where you can combine **technical expertise with leadership, collaboration and real operational influence**, this could be a great next step. With **hybrid working, a competitive salary, company car and bonus**, you’ll have a strong package alongside the opportunity to make an impact across our Wigan operation.