Technical Manager

Brett Group; Aylesford; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Generous pension

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Career development

Free onsite parking

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Plus more!

Job summary

Brett Group is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to oversee the Brett Concrete Technical Department across the South East plants. You will manage test rates, design concretes and operate software systems, reporting to the Technical Director.

Key responsibilities include auditing plants, cost control, and promoting safety and competence among technical staff. Knowledge of environmental standards and the QSRMC is beneficial, with opportunities for development and progression within the

Qualifications

• Experience in ready mixed concrete design, production, testing and control is essential.
• Qualifications in concrete technology or a construction-related subject.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commitment to Health and Safety practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints and liaise with customers to resolve issues promptly.
• Conduct internal audits of batching plants.
• Control company costs.
• Lead health and safety discussions and promote staff competence.
• Communicate with Brett Concrete team members and external customers.
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability standards and the Concrete Quality Scheme.

Skills

Concrete design

Test & QC

Health & safety

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Concrete technology qualification

Tools

Cusum

Job description

About The Role

We are looking to recruit an experienced Technical Manager to carry out the various functions for the Brett Concrete Technical Department, covering all of our plants based in the South East. Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be responsible for tasks such as the operation of Cusum, controlling test rates, designing concretes and operating software systems.

About Your Role

• Investigating complaints, liaising with internal and external customers to assist with establishing a conclusion in a timely manner.
• Internal auditing of the concrete batching plants.
• Controlling company costs.
• There will be a requirement to carry out health and safety discussions and promote competence of technical staff.
• Communicating with other Brett Concrete team members, external customers and other Brett Group company staff.
• Knowledge of environmental, responsible sourcing and sustainability standards and processes would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of the Quality Scheme for Ready Mixed Concrete.

We're Looking For

• Experience of ready mixed concrete design, production, testing and control essential.
• Qualifications in concrete technology or a construction related subject.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Be able to comply with Health and Safety practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We'll Offer You

• Company car
• Acompetitivesalary
• Generous pension
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Career and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Plus more!

About Us

Brett is the UK’s largest independently owned building materials Group with over 60 sites across the South, South East, East and Midlands and employing over 750 people.

Part of the Brett Group and based in the South East, Brett Concrete specialises in the supply of ready‑mixed concrete and floor screeds across the range for domestic and commercial projects. We have specialist expertise in specifying and operating bespoke site plants having supplied Bluewater shopping centre, the Channel Tunnel Rail Link and Crossrail.

With a reputation for excellence, we offer superb development opportunities to people keen to be a part of our continued growth. As an independent business we can offer real job satisfaction in an environment which encourages you to contribute, supports you in getting the job done and enables you to become part of a team that delivers building materials for big ideas.

Why Join Brett

• Our people are individuals, we value your input and support you in your professional development.
• We see our people as our greatest strength.
• We work hard to create inclusive environments.
• Grow your skills with ongoing opportunities – our business thrives when our people are at their best, we encourage and support ongoing learning and development.

Brett Group operates an Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination in recruitment and employment. We take a zero‑tolerance approach to any form of discrimination and are committed to acting professionally and fairly in all our relationships and business dealings. This is not only a legal requirement but is vital for our brand, reputation and the long‑term success of our business.

Brett Group operates a preferred supplier list and does not accept agency CVs, unless specifically engaged to work on the role in writing by the People Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other location with the Brett Group. Brett Group will not be responsible for any fees relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Furthermore, Brett Group will only accept CVs submitted through our applicant tracking system, any and all CVs sent via email will be immediately deleted and shall not be subject to any agency terms or associated fees.