About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and planet.

From our foundations in 1858 we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

But as our industry enables growth, it must also change. Tackling the very real carbon and climate challenges demands real action. That’s why our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality.

With 4,000 colleagues across 200+ sites, we’re passionate about helping Britain grow and thrive — doing the right thing, doing it together and making a difference. Working hand in hand with our customers and communities to deliver value from foundation to rooftop and build a more sustainable future for all of us.

The Opportunity

Join Holcim as a  HME Area Manager, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality fleet management services across the North region. This is a key leadership position focused on maximising equipment availability, optimising maintenance programs, and driving continuous improvement in heavy mobile equipment (HME) operations. If you're passionate about fleet management, cost control, and operational efficiency, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

• Support the Head of Mobile Plant and Operations teams in delivering a "right first time" fleet management strategy.
• Oversee all regional repair and maintenance activities, ensuring high equipment availability and reliability.
• Drive cost efficiency by managing budgets, improving supply chain performance, and overseeing the HME rebuild process.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, embedding a safety-first culture across all sites.
• Conduct asset inspections and follow up on condition monitoring results to maintain optimal fleet performance.
• Provide technical and engineering support, including supplier visits, operator coaching, and process optimisation.
• Manage risk assessments and ensure safe systems of work are applied in all maintenance activities.
• Deliver accurate and timely KPI reporting, tracking supply chain performance and operational effectiveness.

Who You Are

You’re an experienced HME Area Manager with a strong background in HME engineering, maintenance systems, and supplier management. Your ability to drive operational efficiencies, lead teams, and ensure compliance makes you a key asset.

• Extensive experience in HME engineering, plant maintenance, and fleet optimisation, with a proven track record in managing suppliers and contractors.
• Strong leadership, financial management, and project management abilities, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Results-driven, highly organised, and confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• In-depth understanding of Caterpillar, Volvo, JCB, Komatsu, and Hitachi equipment, along with sound knowledge of health, safety, and environmental best practices.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally, including overnight stays.

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. This initiative pairs women with mentors, creating a powerful support network that promotes career growth and personal development.

🩺 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)

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.