Asphalt Planner

Breedon Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Employee benefits platform

Life Assurance

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Breedon Group plc is a leading construction materials company for Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. Based at Breedon Head Office in Derbyshire, the Asphalt Planner will coordinate delivery of asphalt and aggregates by phone and email, ensuring efficient scheduling and responsive service to customers in a fast-paced environment.

The role sits in the Customer Service and Distribution department and involves working in an office setting to support the commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience.
• Good attention to detail in a busy office.
• Efficient multi-tasker with ability to handle multiple orders.
• Experience with or knowledge of Asphalt and Aggregates products.

Responsibilities

• Plan asphalt plants to ensure supply from the most cost-effective site.
• Schedule and monitor customers’ orders to meet deadlines.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams from enquiry to delivery.
• Maximise commercial opportunities while keeping customers informed.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Efficient multi-tasking

Asphalt & aggregates knowledge

Job description

Asphalt Planner

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: Customer Service and Distribution

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Breedon Head Office, Pinnacle House, Breedon on the Hill, Derbyshire

Description

Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.

Love customer service and working with people but looking for something a bit different?

Based in an office environment, you’ll work with our customers and commercials teams via telephone and email to coordinate delivery of our asphalt and aggregate products. Working for the largest independent construction materials business in the UK and Ireland, you won’t be restricted by lots of red tape; you will have the opportunity to engage with your customers, truly getting to know them.

Key Responsibilities

As an Asphalt Planner you will respond to enquiries and work in an organised fashion, working within a team in a fast-paced environment you will be responsible for the planning of our asphalt plants making sure we are supplying from our most cost-effective plant, scheduling and monitoring of customers’ orders. You must be able to meet customers’ requirements whilst keeping them informed and maximising our commercial opportunities. Effective communication between both internal and external stake holders is paramount right up to delivery on the customers doorstep!

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Customer service experience
• Good attention to detail
• Efficient multi-tasker
• Experienced with or knowledge of Asphalt and Aggregates products

At Breedon, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service; in making a material difference to our customers. Our customers love the fact that we pick up the phone, understand what they need and consistently deliver. You’ll be an ideal fit for this position if you enjoy building relationships and have a great sense of humour.

Job Benefits

• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
• Holiday Purchase Scheme, up to 5 days per holiday year
• Digital GP Scheme
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Saver Scheme
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
• Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways

Diversity Statement: At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Join Us: If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group.