Assistant Manager

Heidelberg Materials UK; oThongathi; On-site; ZAR 792 000 - 907 000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction materials supplier is seeking an Asphalt Assistant Manager to drive operational excellence and ensure compliance in asphalt production. The role involves overseeing health and safety standards, collaborating with logistics for efficient distribution, and supporting management with operational data analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in a production environment. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Package - salary and bonuses

Family-Friendly Policies

Wellbeing & Development programs

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in asphalt or a comparable production environment.
• Knowledge of health & safety, environmental and compliance standards.
• Capacity to analyse operational data and achieve efficiency improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant operational systems.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and manage priorities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Management Team in operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and environmental standards.
• Assist in reaching optimum production levels at the lowest operational cost.
• Collaborate with logistics for exceptional customer service.
• Work with technical teams to maintain quality standards.
• Support management in operational data analysis.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Production experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing more than 4,000 employees and operating nearly 300 manufacturing sites across the country.

Position: Asphalt Assistant Manager – £35,000 - £40,000 + Company Van

Location: Can be based at Dagenham, Ardingly, Bulls Lodge or Allington

Reporting to: Production Manager

Role Overview

We are searching for an Asphalt Assistant Manager who will support the Management Team in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across our asphalt production operations. The role is essential to ensuring efficiency, compliance and high performance across production, distribution and quality.

This position offers a great opportunity for an individual who wishes to advance into management. The selected candidate will obtain exposure to strategic projects and leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Health & Safety – operate to the highest standards in line with Heidelberg Materials Health & Safety Plan and lead continual improvement initiatives.
• Environmental – ensure compliance with environmental objectives and implement improvement plans.
• Compliance – adhere to all statutory legislation and company regulations across operational activities.
• Operations – assist in reaching optimum production levels at the lowest operational cost while driving efficiency improvements.
• Distribution – collaborate with logistics to achieve exceptional customer service at minimal cost.
• Quality – work with technical teams to maintain top‑quality standards efficiently.
• Business Analysis – support management in guaranteeing accurate operational data and identifying profit‑enhancing opportunities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Resource Planning – assist in ensuring adequate resourcing, training and development of personnel. Support succession planning and asset readiness.
• Leadership – provide direction and motivation for the site team, ensuring goals and expectations are explicit.
• Control – implement operational control mechanisms across health & safety, environmental compliance, capital projects and cost management.
• Involvement in strategic projects that shape the future of our operations, driving operational efficiency, continuous improvement, lean and RAP initiatives.
• Provide cover for managers across different sites when required.
• Drive quality, safety and sustainability standards in asphalt production.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in asphalt or a comparable production environment.
• Knowledge of health & safety, environmental and compliance standards.
• Capacity to analyse operational data and achieve efficiency improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant operational systems.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and manage priorities efficiently.

Join us and help shape the future of asphalt production with a focus on safety, quality and efficiency.

Apply today

Why Join us?

At Heidelberg Materials we do not merely provide jobs – we build careers. As a global leader evidence the construction materials supply chain, we are committed to innovation, sustainability and, above all, to our people.

Rewards & Benefits

• Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
• Competitive Package – Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension and life assurance.
• Family‑Friendly Policies – enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care and menopause.
• Inclusive Culture – paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces and more).
• Wellbeing & Development – Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts and continuous learning opportunities.