TECHNICAL MANAGER

TECHNICAL MANAGER

Reporting To: Head of Operations

Based: Needingworth or Colemans Quarry, with regular travel across all Brice Aggregates sites

JOB PURPOSE

The Technical Manager will lead product quality, testing, Factory Production Control and technical assurance across Brice Aggregates operations, supporting product conformity, customer specifications and continuous improvement in aggregate and ready-mixed concrete activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

QUALITY AND TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT

· Lead the company’s product-quality arrangements for primary and recycled aggregates and, where applicable, ready-mixed concrete and associated products.

· Maintain effective Factory Production Control, sampling and testing schedules, product declarations, traceability, calibration and document-control arrangements.

· Interpret aggregate grading results, certificates and specifications; identify trends, investigate non-conforming results and agree corrective action with operations.

· Ensure aggregate and concrete testing is completed by competent persons, using suitable calibrated equipment and in accordance with applicable BS EN standards, customer specifications and certification requirements.

· Provide technical advice on aggregate suitability, grading, constituent materials, performance requirements and product conformity to operational, commercial and customer-facing teams.

· Manage relationships with external laboratories, certification bodies and customers, including audits, test disputes, complaints and technical enquiries.

· Maintain quality records and analyse test data to support consistent production, reduce waste and improve product performance.

PEOPLE AND BUSINESS SUPPORT

· Work collaboratively with Operations, HR, Transport, Commercial, Maintenance and site-management teams.

· Manage laboratory personnel, technical direct reports and external consultants within the scope of the role, setting clear objectives and standards.

AUTHORISED TO

· Require corrective action and escalate unresolved or repeated non-conformances to the appropriate director.

· Contact regulators, certification bodies, laboratories and professional advisers on the company’s behalf within agreed authority levels.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Recognised qualification or substantial technical competence in quarrying, aggregates, concrete technology or construction materials.

· Training or assessing qualification, such as Level 3 Award in Education and Training, is desirable.

· Full UK driving licence.

SKILLS

· Strong technical knowledge of aggregate sampling, sieve analysis, grading, specifications, test interpretation and product conformity.

· Working knowledge of concrete constituent materials, fresh and hardened concrete testing and ready-mixed concrete quality controls.

· Strong audit, incident-investigation, root-cause analysis and corrective-action skills.

· Confident trainer and communicator, able to influence directors, managers, employees, contractors, regulators and customers.

· Strong organisational, analytical and report-writing skills, with close attention to detail.

· Competent IT user, including Microsoft Office, document-control systems, training platforms and data analysis.

EXPERIENCE

· Significant technical or quality-management experience within quarrying, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt or a closely related construction-materials environment.

· Practical experience of aggregate testing, grading and specifications, Factory Production Control and the investigation of non-conforming product.

· Experience supporting multiple operational sites and working effectively with production teams.

· Experience developing and maintaining policies, procedures, risk assessments and management systems.

· Experience liaising with regulators, certification bodies, laboratories and customers is desirable.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

· Visible, credible and practical leader who is comfortable spending time in operational environments.

· Confident in challenging unsafe, non-compliant or poor-quality practices constructively and consistently.

· Commercially aware and able to balance risk, compliance, product performance and operational priorities without compromising required standards.

· Proactive, organised and self-motivated, with the resilience to manage competing priorities across several sites.

· Approachable and collaborative, with sound judgement, integrity and professional discretion.

· Committed to continual learning and the development of others.

HOURS

Normal working hours are 24 hours per week, over 3days Flexibility is required to visit operational sites and support business needs.

PAY

Salary: £40k Pro Rota. Car allowance subject to confirmation.

BENEFITS

· Holiday – 25 days plus Bank Holidays

· Car allowance

· Group Life Insurance

· Online GP Service

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Discounts/Membership – Rivenhall Oaks Golf Club

· Bike to work scheme

· Annual pay review

· Free car parking

Pay: £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person