Team Leader in Ashbourne, Derbyshire

We are at the heart of construction, committed to building progress and transforming the industry to deliver a more sustainable future for all. Aggregate Industries is recognised as one of the safest, most customer-focused companies in this sector. We are looking for you to be part of our movement to grow, innovate and develop together to create continuous value.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an experienced & highly motivated Team Leader (First Line Manager) to work at our flagship concrete products site at Hulland Ward. Hulland Ward manufactures a wide variety of Concrete Products for the DIY and Construction sectors. The site is divided into several manufacturing units, employing in the region of 200 people and is the largest Precast Concrete manufacturing site in the UK.

You will be integral to the Management team, reporting directly to the Factory Manager; whilst also working closely with Maintenance, Technical, Site services, Administration & IMS Teams. You will effectively manage the Health, Safety and Welfare of the employees within the team(s) fully complying with all company standards, HSE legislation and values of Zero Harm at all times. You will behave in line with our FREDIE principles (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) to deliver the production plan OTIF within agreed standard costs.

You’ll oversee the continual improvement of site practices to include manufacturing cost reductions, actively involved with the site PPM scheme and effective maintenance scheduling. You will maintain product quality standards, identifying and reacting to all non-conformances, promoting and delivering continuous improvement. You will have responsibility & autonomy for the day-to-day management of all Factory Operatives within your team(s) promoting good working practices, whilst contributing to and improving upon positive interdepartmental relationships with all other site teams.

What will you bring?

• You will have prior experience in managing a production team.
• Experience in Safety, Health and Environment is desirable.
• A real passion for developing yourself and others whilst contributing as part of a wider team.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplined environment to deliver productivity and cost improvements.
• Strong Communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with others.
• Strong customer focus with the willingness to find solutions.
• Self-motivation and initiative to make decisions.
• Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring.
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety.
• We care about you and your family. That's why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad (via our parent company Holcim).
• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace.
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.