Assistant Production Manager in Shepton Mallet

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, we have helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits.
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety.
• Enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• 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.
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products.

The Opportunity

Are you ready to advance your career with a global leader in sustainable building materials? Holcim is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Production Manager to join our collaborative site management team. In this vital role, you will help oversee our operational footprint, championing safety excellence and production efficiency while mentoring a skilled workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Serving as the statutory 8.1(d) appointee under the Quarry Regulations 1999 to maintain a safe, compliant, and statutory presence on site.
• Directly overseeing all primary and mobile crushing activities, ensuring optimum plant and equipment utilisation.
• Working closely with the Quarry Development, Drilling & Blasting, and Geological teams to execute operations in strict accordance with geotechnical assessments and quarry design plans.
• Managing operational budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring all essential data is precisely recorded for accounting purposes.
• Supporting, recruiting, and training site personnel to foster high competence, excellent safety awareness, and positive workplace relations.
• Championing Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) standards, including leading risk assessments, site inspections, and detailed incident investigations.

Who you are

To excel in this role, you will bring a collaborative mindset and a strong commitment to operational excellence. We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• You hold a SHE QCF Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) and possess a solid understanding of the Quarry Regulations 1999 and statutory health and safety legislation.
• You have demonstrable experience in a similar or equivalent production or processing management role within the extractives or construction materials sector.
• Your background includes practical knowledge of geological factors in quarry design, alongside clear experience in contractor and project management.
• You possess strong financial awareness, with a proven ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver production targets within cost restraints.
• You are an exceptional communicator who builds effective working relationships across departments and thrives as part of a highly functioning team.
• You are highly organised and self-motivated, bringing a proactive approach to problem-solving and initiatives for continuous improvement.
• You possess strong personal values, IT literacy, and a pragmatic, analytical approach to report writing and business operations.

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.