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Assistant Rail Distribution Manager @ Holcim

Shepton Mallet, United KingdomOnsiteFull-timePosted 105 days ago

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About this role

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 - 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

The Opportunity

This opportunity is located at Torr Works, one of the UK’s largest and most recognised quarries and Holcim's flagship super quarry in Somerset. As the Assistant Distribution Manager, you’ll play a key role in coordinating rail distribution, helping to move millions of tonnes of material that support vital infrastructure projects across the country.

Working within a collaborative, safety-first environment, you’ll support large-scale operations, people leadership and continuous improvement, while partnering closely with Commercial, Logistics and Supply Chain teams.

With the scale, complexity and visibility of Torr Works, this role offers a unique chance to broaden your operational leadership experience and make a tangible impact within a global organisation.

Who you are

You have a solid understanding of Quarry Regulations and statutory Health & Safety legislation

You bring experience from a similar operational, distribution or logistics management role

You have knowledge of rail logistics and distribution operations

You are experienced in managing contractors, people and operational projects

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.

Skills

Logistics & Supply ChainSouth West

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