Asphalt Technical Manager

Breedon Group plc; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials supplier is seeking a Technical Manager (Asphalt) to oversee the team in North Wales and the Midlands. The successful candidate will lead a team, implement technical strategies, optimize processes, and ensure the highest quality of materials. This role demands strong technical knowledge in asphalt, commitment to health and safety, and proven leadership skills, along with a flexible and positive attitude. Competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement are offered.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance alternative

Company Bonus

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday per year

Life Assurance Scheme

Enhanced parental leave policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Broad learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory position within the asphalt technical field.
• Experience in a technical capacity for asphalt.
• Competence in asphalt technology is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support Technical Supervisors and Technicians.
• Operate the FPC control systems and implement corrective actions.
• Review KPIs to track performance and identify improvements.
• Provide technical advice to stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve customer queries promptly.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making under pressure

Organizational skills

Numerical skills

Tools

Quality management systems

FPC control systems

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Technical Manager (Asphalt) to support our North Wales and Midlands region. In this key role, you’ll report directly to the Regional Technical Manager and lead a team of Technical Supervisors and Technicians. You’ll play a vital part in delivering high‑quality technical support, optimising processes, and driving continuous improvement across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support Technical Supervisors and Technicians.
• Operate the FPC control systems, escalate issues, and implement corrective actions or recommendations.
• Review KPIs regularly to track performance against targets and identify required improvements.
• Collaborate with the local business team to identify cost‑reduction and product‑value opportunities.
• Report and manage internal material and product issues with relevant departments and support resolution.
• Provide technical advice and training to internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and validate customer specifications.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Investigate and resolve customer queries and complaints in a timely, effective manner.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Strengths you’ll bring:

• You will want to build and lead your technical team from the front; to be a trusted and visible support to the wider business.
• It is essential that you have experience in a technical capacity for asphalt, which will include the use of quality management and FPC systems.
• You will bring excellent interpersonal, strong team ethics and strong goal orientation skills with a flexible attitude and be open to change.
• You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to put forward strong, rational arguments, and are able to demonstrate a rational decision-making process whilst under pressure.
• You will be logically minded and possess excellent organisational skills and be confident dealing directly with internal and external customers on both a formal and informal level. You will also have excellent numerical skills and the ability to work under pressure.

What we’re looking for in this role

• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• A positive, professional attitude.
• A clear commitment to health and safety standards.
• A diligent and detail‑focused approach to work.
• Flexibility and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ideally, be able to demonstrate competence in asphalt technology
• A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory position within the asphalt technical field.

Job Benefits

• Company car or cash allowance alternative
• Company Bonus
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays on top
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events.
• Make a Material Difference Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7.
• Enhanced parental leave policy.
• Option to participate in our ShareSave scheme.
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands.
• Broad learning opportunities, training and career progression pathways.