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Business Manager - Aggregates & Asphalt East

Hybrid in Bedford·Full-time·Added 11 days ago (last checked 1 Oct)

Breedon Group

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Be near Bedford for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

    Paid annual leave, per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Company car or cash allowance
  • Bonus scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Holiday buy scheme 
  • Share Saver Scheme participation
  • Company Life Assurance Scheme
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support 
  • Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
  • Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways

Diversity Statement:
At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Join Us:
If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group.
 

Application Process:
Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter. We look forward to considering your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.

The role

About Breedon Group:
Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.

Position Overview:
The Business Manager - Aggregates & Asphalt East will lead the operational, commercial and financial performance of our Aggregates & Asphalt business across the East. Translating strategy into safe, efficient and effective day-to-day delivery, you will drive high-quality production, excellent customer service and continuous improvement in revenue, profitability and performance.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commercially astute and hands-on leader who can inspire diverse teams, strengthen customer relationships and build a sustainable, high-performing business.

What you'll do

  • Lead the development strategies for Aggregates & Asphalt across the area.
  • Set and monitor annual production, sales and EBITDA forecasts, taking timely corrective action where required.
  • Drive safe, efficient and high-quality operations through robust performance review, cost control and continuous improvement.
  • Develop long-term asset performance and capital investment plans that support sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
  • Lead pricing and commercial performance reviews to improve revenue, margins, market share and customer value.
  • Identify growth opportunities through market insight, customer segmentation, diversification and direct engagement with major accounts.
  • Lead, coach and develop operational and commercial management teams, building capability, accountability and a strong talent pipeline.
  • Champion visible leadership and a positive, inclusive culture focused on health, safety, wellbeing, collaboration and improvement

Skills & Expertise

  • A demonstrable track record of delivering financial performance while maintaining high standards of health and safety.
  • Significant experience of developing business strategy and leading successful delivery through diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Strong commercial and business acumen, with the ability to manage operational performance, costs, pricing and profitability.
  • Highly developed communication and influencing skills, with the credibility to build effective internal, external and customer relationships.
  • Proven success in coaching and developing high-performing individuals and teams.
  • High integrity, resilience and sound judgement, with the ability to operate effectively in a complex and changing market.
  • Experience within aggregates, asphalt, construction materials or a similarly complex operational and commercial environment.

About Breedon Group

Industry
Construction materials
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