Technical Operations Manager

Position: Technical Operations Manager (Central)
## Technical Operations Manager (Central)
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July 3, 2026 (25 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.
We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.
At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.## Technical Operations Manager – Central
** Heidelberg Materials UK
**** Package:
** Competitive salary, company car, and benefits

Heidelberg Materials UK is committed to maintaining an industry‐leading level of customer satisfaction through the continuous assurance and improvement of our product portfolio and technical services.

We are now recruiting a
** Technical Operations Manager (TOM)
** to lead our Central technical teams across the UK.###
** Role Overview
** The Technical Operations Manager (TOM) is responsible for developing, documenting, and maintaining a comprehensive Quality Management Programme across Heidelberg Materials UK’s concrete, aggregate, and asphalt supply network.

The role leads and manages a team of field- and laboratory‐based technicians, ensuring quality assurance testing is delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with company standards, customer expectations, and commercial opportunities.

The TOM plays a key role in maintaining sample frequency targets, identifying value‐add technical services, and strengthening relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customers.### ###
** Key Responsibilities
** Quality & Technical Operations
* Lead the continuous assurance and improvement of Heidelberg Materials UK’s concrete, aggregate, and asphalt product portfolios.
* Ensure quality assurance testing is completed in line with company standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
* Maintain and optimise field sample frequency rates across the supply network.
* Identify and support opportunities for commercial and “value‐add” technical testing services.
* Maintain robust documentation and compliance within the Quality Management Programme.

Stakeholder & Customer
* Engage effectively with internal stakeholders and external customers
* Act as a technical ambassador for Heidelberg Materials UK, promoting confidence in products and services.
* Support the resolution of technical queries and quality‐related issues.

Health, Safety & Environment
* Ensure the highest possible standards of Health & Safety are maintained at all times.
* Promote a strong safety culture across field and laboratory operations.
* Ensure compliance with all company H&S policies, procedures, and legal obligations.

People Management & Leadership
* Provide strong, visible leadership that creates an environment where teams are motivated, engaged, and high‐performing.
* Lead and support:  + Senior Technicians  + Laboratory Technicians  + Technical…