Head Of Operations

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’ve 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 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. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
• 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
• 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

Head of Operations

The Opportunity

Are you an inspiring operational leader ready to take the reins of a high-impact, rapidly expanding business unit? This is an exciting opportunity to join our CDM business at Holcim as we experience significant growth!

In this key leadership position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our operational success, taking ownership of on-site performance, safety standards, and sustainable financial growth.

You will directly lead and empower two dedicated on-site teams, ensuring operational excellence, seamless customer service, and strong collaboration across the wider business. You will also bring strong visible leadership on site, working closely with the teams to deliver together.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety & Sustainability Leadership: Champion a zero-harm culture across all allocated business units. Oversee Health, Safety, and Environmental objectives, leading interactive safety tours, supporting team coaching, and ensuring compliance with all company policies and permits (including ISO9001, ISO14001, and local environmental regulations).
• Operational Excellence: Direct day-to-day on-site activities to ensure efficiency measures (Lean, OEE) are embedded and best practices are shared across the region.
• Team Empowerment: Direct, coach, and support two on-site teams, fostering an environment of continuous professional development, high engagement, and clear accountability.
• Financial & Strategic Management: Manage operational budgets, control fixed costs, and facilitate accurate forward forecasting to achieve EBITDA targets and maintain strong financial controls.
• Stakeholder & Customer Engagement: Build and sustain positive, collaborative relationships with internal teams, suppliers, statutory bodies, local community neighbours, and external customers to deliver exceptional service quality.
• Quality Control: Ensure strict adherence to product quality plans, audit compliance, and prompt root-cause analysis to address and resolve any operational or quality queries.

Who You Are

You are a proactive, approachable, and strategic leader who thrives on bringing out the best in people and operational processes. You bring a collaborative spirit, a passion for safety, and the ability to maintain strong standards while supporting rapid expansion.

Your Skills and Attributes:

• Proven Operational Leadership: You have a successful track record in senior leadership within a production, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment, with proven experience directing multi-disciplined teams and managing budgets effectively.
• People-Focused Management: You excel at coaching, inspiring, and supporting team members to help them achieve their potential, creating a positive and unified team culture across multiple groups.
• Safety First Mindset: You bring strong knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental processes (such as IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent practical experience) and believe in visible, supportive safety leadership.
• Exceptional Communication: You possess outstanding interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, enabling you to build trust and credibility at all levels, from on-site team members to senior executives and external partners.
• Analytical & Organised: You are detail-orientated and comfortable working with financial forecasts, performance metrics, and standard IT systems to keep projects on track and within budget.
• Values-Driven: You align naturally with values grounded in integrity, customer focus, collaboration, and sustainability.

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.