Commercial Manager

Mech Tech Professionals; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK aggregates company in Knottingley is seeking an ambitious Commercial Manager to take full ownership of sales and pricing strategy across multi-site operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the aggregates or quarrying industry and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £61,900 inclusive of car allowance plus excellent benefits and real progression opportunities.

Benefits

Life Insurance 2 x Salary

Contributory pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager in aggregates, quarrying, recycling, or heavy construction materials.
• Strong knowledge of civil/highways specifications and inert waste acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities for multi-site quarry operations.
• Manage and develop the sales office team.
• Build strong relationships with key customers.
• Develop new business opportunities in the aggregates market.
• Ensure SHEQ compliance and collaborate with operational teams.

Skills

Commercial performance track record

Strong knowledge of aggregates and quarrying

Credible leadership

IT confidence (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Commercial Manager - Knottingley, West Yorkshire - £61,900 inclusive of car allowance plus excellent benefits.

MechTech Professionals are recruiting for a Commercial Manager in Knottingley, West Yorkshire. This is your chance to join a leading aggregates and quarrying company, take full ownership of sales and pricing strategy, and drive commercial growth across multi-site operations. We are looking to onboard as soon as possible or upon availability.

Benefits

• Salary: £61,900 inclusive of car allowance plus excellent benefits
• Benefits to include: Life Insurance 2 x Salary plus contributory pension.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial activities for multi-site quarry operations, including aggregates sales, pricing, and margin delivery.
• Manage and develop a sales office team, ensuring accurate enquiry handling, order processing, invoicing, and cash management.
• Build strong relationships with key customers through site visits, quotations, tenders, and complaint resolution.
• Develop new business opportunities while maintaining existing accounts in aggregates and quarry products markets.
• Ensure SHEQ compliance and collaborate with operational teams to align production and quality with customer requirements in Knottingley, West Yorkshire.

The successful candidate

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager in aggregates, quarrying, recycling, or heavy construction materials.
• Strong knowledge of aggregates, concrete, and civil/highways specifications; inert waste acceptance and Duty of Care awareness.
• Commercial performance track record: budgets, pricing, KPIs, and margin improvement across multi-site materials operations.
• Credible leader able to develop teams and influence internal stakeholders, customers, and haulage/supply chain partners.
• IT confident (Word, Excel, Outlook) and committed to SHEQ, safe work, and environmental responsibility in West Yorkshire operations.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel between sites.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Manager to make a real impact in a growing aggregates and quarrying business. Based in Knottingley, West Yorkshire, you\'ll lead commercial operations, drive profitability, and shape future strategy. Join a forward-thinking company with real progression opportunities.