Assistant Unit Manager

Fm Conway; Hatton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation solutions provider is seeking an experienced Assistant Unit Manager for their Asphalt division in Heathrow. The candidate will support asphalt plant operations, ensuring safety compliance and high performance. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in asphalt or aggregates, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage teams. Benefits include career development, generous leave policies, and various employee support programs. Join a team committed to excellence and innovation in sustainable transportation solutions.

Benefits

Career and professional development

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance and pension contribution

Enhanced maternity pay

Shopping discounts

24-hour advice lines

Qualifications

• Proven experience in asphalt or aggregates operations management.
• Solid understanding of health and safety standards.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Unit Manager in asphalt plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies.
• Work closely with maintenance for plant reliability.
• Manage stock levels and arrange replenishment.
• Oversee production to maximise efficiency and quality.
• Analyse KPI data for improvement opportunities.
• Support and develop teams for operational excellence.
• Maintain accurate incident reporting and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Asphalt operations experience

Health and safety compliance

Team management

Commercial awareness

Computer literacy

Job description

FM Conway is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Unit Manager to join our Aggregate and Asphalt division. Reporting to the Unit Manager, you will support the safe and efficient running of the Asphalt Plant, ensuring compliance, high performance, and continual improvement. This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Heathrow Asphalt Plant.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Unit Manager in all aspects of the asphalt plant operation
• Ensuring full compliance with Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality policies
• Working closely with the maintenance team to ensure plant reliability and performance
• Managing stock levels and liaising with the shipping agency to arrange replenishment
• Overseeing mixing plans and production to maximise efficiency and quality
• Analysing KPI data and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Supporting, motivating and developing operational teams to achieve excellence
• Ensuring accurate reporting of incidents and maintaining high safety standards

We are looking for a proactive leader with strong asphalt or aggregates operational experience and a solid understanding of health and safety standards. You will be commercially aware, computer literate and capable of managing teams in a fast paced environment. A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Benefits

• Career and professional development
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance and pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity pay and access to training
• Wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform
• 24‑hour advice lines and support from in‑house mental health first aiders

Company

FM Conway is a business of families with over 60 years' experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. The heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

Our Aggregate and Asphalt division manufactures a range of high‑quality products that can be adapted to suit the specific needs of our customers. We recycle highways arisings at our unique static crushing, washing and grading plants. The Recycled Asphalt Product (RAP) is used in our local asphalt plants to supply construction sites across London and Southern England. You will be joining a thriving team who are committed to our vision and continued investment in our self‑delivery model.