Technical Sales Manager

Heidelberg Materials Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials supplier in the UK is looking for a Technical Sales Manager (Recycling & Muck Away) in Manchester. This role involves promoting safe and efficient procurement of muck away services while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should possess knowledge of muck away and recycling services, and have a proactive mindset to drive market share. The position offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000, hybrid working, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Company car

27 days holiday

Hybrid working

Enhanced parental leave

Paid volunteering days

Mental health support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of muck away, aggregates, and recycling services highly desirable.
• Proactive, goal-driven mindset with strong muck away acumen.
• Strong understanding of site investigation, soils assessments, and waste classification compliance.

Responsibilities

• Promote and increase safe and compliant procurement of site excavation waste.
• Maximize opportunities for recycling and waste management.
• Provide clients with in-depth regulatory and technical support.
• Manage and reduce customer complaints through clear service delivery.
• Conduct pre-contract site visits to identify optimal muck away routes.

Skills

Knowledge of muck away, aggregates, and recycling services

Proactive, goal-driven mindset

Strong understanding of site investigation and waste classification compliance

Passion for growing market share

Job description

Technical Sales Manager (Recycling & Muck Away)

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 plus bonus
Hybrid

About Heidelberg Materials UK

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK's largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 3,500 people and operating around 280 manufacturing sites nationwide.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Promote and increase the safe, compliant, and cost‑effective procurement of site excavation waste (muck away) across key infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects.
• Maximise opportunities for recycling, landfill diversion, and resource recovery within muck away operations.
• Engage Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) processes to provide efficient and sustainable muck away solutions that align with client and project needs.
• Provide clients, customers, and commercial staff with in‑depth regulatory and technical support regarding waste classification, compliance, and disposal options.
• Review pre‑contract and tender documentation to confirm appropriate waste disposal routes, classification, and pricing strategy.
• Challenge specifications and advise on alternative disposal or recycling routes to create value engineering opportunities.
• Work closely with site and transport teams to maintain full compliance with waste transfer notes, tipping records, and regulatory standards.
• Manage and reduce customer complaints through clear service delivery and compliance with duty‑of‑care responsibilities.
• Support the wider Sales & Science strategy by creating visibility around muck away capabilities, efficiency, and environmental performance while driving market expansion.

What You Bring

• Knowledge of muck away, aggregates, and recycling services highly desirable.
• Proactive, goal‑driven mindset with strong muck away acumen.
• Strong understanding of site investigation, soils assessments, and waste classification compliance.
• Passion for growing market share and exceeding targets.

Key Accountabilities

• Increase volumes of muck away services delivered via internal and approved third‑party channels.
• Assist in customer presentations to promote Heidelberg Materials as a full‑service solution provider.
• Act as the technical and commercial focal point for muck away‑related enquiries.
• Regular engagement with internal teams and external clients to support muck away services.
• Ensure service literature, pricing frameworks, and disposal facility information is maintained.
• Vet project requirements, waste classification data, and customer needs to identify best‑fit solutions.
• Provide training to internal teams on waste classification, duty of care and environmental compliance.
• Identify profit improvement opportunities via efficient logistics, backloading, or in‑house disposal.
• Champion best practice standards for transport, tipping, and documentation processes.
• Promote innovation in waste management—e.g., on‑site segregation.
• Conduct pre‑contract site visits to identify access restrictions, contamination risks, and optimal muck away routes.
• Provide structured customer feedback and complaints analysis for continuous service.
• Prepare and submit technical data packs in line with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the customer complaint resolution process, ensuring timely and compliant close‑out.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary £40,000–£50,000 plus bonus.
• Company car.
• Hybrid working based in Manchester.
• 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), agile working, holiday purchase, sabbatical.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, parental, adoption, neonatal care, IVF, menopause leave.
• Paid volunteering days, diversity and inclusion networks.
• EAP, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, discounted private medical, gym discounts, free eye tests.
• Clear assurance foundation, STEM ambassador, 5% club (platinum), armed forces covenant (silver), disability confident, committed.

Legal & Diversity

We understand that women may face unique challenges in their careers, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment to help you thrive. Heidelberg Materials is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

Contact

Recruitment email: [e-mail]