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Breedon Group plc
Breedon Group plc
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
B2BConstructionManufacturing
Breedon Group plc is a construction materials and manufacturing business serving Great Britain, Ireland and the USA. Its network of more than 350 operational sites supplies building and construction materials and related services to contractors, infrastructure projects and local communities. With around 4,900 colleagues, the group focuses on sustainable long-term value, colleague engagement and positive community impact—key themes for people exploring careers in the construction materials sector.
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Operations Manager, GB Cement Logistics

Lead Breedon’s GB Cement logistics network across regional depots and import terminals. Oversee safe, compliant operations while improving service, team performance and efficiency.

GBUnited KingdomHybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredOperations

Description

  • Oversee safe, efficient and compliant cement receipt, imports, storage and transfers across the logistics network
  • Maintain reliable onward distribution by road
  • Improve performance at rail depots and import terminals, balancing safety, service, cost and efficiency
  • Set high operating standards and strengthen continuous improvement and resilience
  • Manage four locations in the North or South region, according to home location
  • Lead operations, teams and sites across the assigned region
  • Build a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture across all sites
  • Direct and support teams across the national depot and terminal network
  • Coach team members and support their development through visible leadership
  • Keep operations aligned with company policies and regulatory requirements
  • Track operational results, spot opportunities and put practical improvements in place
  • Work with Transport, Supply Chain, Engineering and Project teams
  • Manage operating budgets and find ways to improve efficiency
  • Support site improvement work and enhance asset performance and reliability
  • Maintain productive relationships with colleagues, contractors and service providers
  • Help shape the GB Cement logistics strategy

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience leading operational teams across multiple sites
  • A record of engaging, motivating and developing people to deliver strong results
  • Experience overseeing operations in a safety-critical setting
  • Sound knowledge of health, safety and compliance obligations
  • Experience managing operational results, budgets and continuous improvement
  • Able to build effective working relationships and collaborate with varied stakeholders
  • Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities
  • NEBOSH or an equivalent health and safety qualification
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Experience in cement, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, construction materials or another heavy industry is desirable
  • Knowledge of bulk material handling, storage and road, rail or sea distribution is desirable

Benefits

  • Company car or car allowance
  • Bonus scheme
  • Contributory company pension
  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Option to purchase up to five additional holiday days per year
  • Volunteer scheme
  • Share saver scheme
  • Company life assurance
  • Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
  • Digital GP service
  • Employee Assistance Programme offering health and wellbeing support
  • Product discounts through the employee benefits platform
  • Learning opportunities and career progression pathways

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