Technical Manager Aggregates

About Heidelberg Materials With more than 4,000 employees across 300 sites, we have an extensive production and logistics network across Australia. We think global and act local - we benefit from global research and development enhanced by national collaboration to offer a comprehensive range of high-quality concrete, aggregates, road base, sand and asphalt products. We also produce a wide range of sustainable and recycled construction materials for civil construction and infrastructure projects. We are driven by excellence and high performance and together we will shape Australia’s construction materials industry building a legacy for generations to come. About the Technical Manager Aggregates Role: Working collaboratively with Territory Sales Managers and Production Teams in providing value to customers in terms of specialist technical support, advice and product innovation.

Training and educating internal stakeholders to optimise raw material usage, product consistency and production performance. Customer Relationships: Working closely with Territory Sales Managers to build strong customer relationships by offering technical advice, innovative solutions, and training. Liaison and Reviews: Regularly communicating with Territory Sales Managers and customers throughout projects, and participating in post-project reviews. Promotion of Technical Capabilities: Actively promoting technical capabilities to both internal and external stakeholders. Training: Providing technical training to internal teams to optimize raw material usage, product consistency, and production performance. Collaboration: Effectively collaborating with internal stakeholders like Quarry Managers and Geologists to enhance productivity outcomes and quarry reserves.

Product Specifications and Audits: Assisting production staff in meeting product specifications through effective lot control processes and technical plant audits. Customer Communication: Providing timely information to customers on product or process changes, addressing performance issues, and resolving concerns promptly. Raw Material Monitoring: Monitoring raw material performance and consistency, reporting any non-conformances. Compliance and Registrations: Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and maintaining quarry registrations with TMR. Revenue Generation: Identifying opportunities to leverage technical capabilities for revenue-generating activities. Contract Review: Conducting technical reviews to support sales activities and ensure that testing costs are clearly understood. Professional Expertise: Sharing product expertise within professional environments like industry and standards committees.

Professional Development: Engaging in continual professional development activities. Core/Chip Storage: Managing core/chip storage in collaboration with the Development Manager. Background and Experience required: A degree or diploma (e.g. Civil/ Materials Engineering, Chemistry/Geology Science) or Aggregate/ Concrete Technology, or the equivalent industry experience.

2+ years’ experience in providing customer support within a product quality environment Minimum 5-10 years technical experience, within soils/ aggregate technology Strong aggregate technology knowledge Knowledge of relevant product specifications (Australian Standard and TMR) Quarry Operations and sales Statistical analysis methods Relevant Australian standards and industry practice Customer base NATA Laboratory accreditation requirements Good Microsoft Office Suite Skills Effectively interpret and critically evaluate technical documents Excellent Written and verbal communication skills Our Benefits At Heidelberg Materials, we understand that your well-being and professional growth are essential. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, personal development, and financial savings. Salary Sacrifice: Take control of your finances by saving on, technology, and work-related items through our salary sacrifice program.

Learning and Development: Fuel your career ambitions with our extensive learning and development opportunities, enabling you to unlock your full potential. Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave: We support your family life with generous paid leave options, helping you cherish those precious moments with loved ones. Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products: Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products. Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with TFM, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles. Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance, access to retail outlets, and affordable gym memberships. Car Hire Discounts: Enjoy savings on car rentals through our exclusive car hire discounts. Electronics: Enjoy a 10% discount on a variety of products from JB HiFi. Heidelberg Materials is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome people from all walks of life.

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and the LGBTQI+ community. Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.