RMX Technical Quality Manager
Are you a technical leader with deep expertise in concrete production? Do you thrive on driving quality, innovation, and operational excellence? We are looking for an experienced RMX Technical Quality Manager to lead our Technical Team in delivering high‑quality, assured products to our customers at our Tarmac London East Silvertown Concrete Plant.
In this key leadership role, you will steer product quality, reduce remedial issues, optimise mix designs and manufacturing processes, and provide technical guidance across the wider business. If you’re passionate about developing people, improving processes, and driving continuous innovation, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead the Technical Team to deliver a consistently high-quality range of products to customers.
* Drive reductions in remedial issues to improve profit margins and operational efficiency.
* Ensure Health & Safety remains the top priority across all team activities.
* Manage resource allocation within the Technical team for maximum service effectiveness.
* Motivate, coach, and mentor the team—creating a high-performing, engaged, and innovative culture.
* Establish clear performance indicators and support ongoing personal and professional development.
* Optimise sampling and testing processes to maximise product reliability and effective resourcing.
* Meet or exceed financial targets through efficient management and cost control.
* Build deep product knowledge within the Technical team to help identify and avoid potential pitfalls.
* Introduce and oversee processes for identifying quality issues and implementing corrective actions.
* Use creativity and innovation to enhance existing products and develop new customer offerings.
* Stay up to date with technological advancements that could add value to our products and services.
* Develop strategies to introduce customers to alternative products, highlighting tailored benefits.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
* Recognised concrete production qualification (e.g. UoD/Concrete Society), with maintained CPD.
Experience
* Extensive experience in concrete-related roles, including testing and product development.
Skills & Knowledge
* In-depth understanding of concrete and related mineral products.
* Strong background in product design methodologies—from concept through to implementation.
* Working knowledge of quality assurance systems and procedures.
* Ability to influence and negotiate using evidence-based reasoning.
* Strong customer service ethos with high expectations for team delivery.
* Excellent communication skills, able to adapt style to suit different audiences.
Competencies
* Creative thinker who can view challenges from new perspectives.
* Strong planning and organisational capability, able to anticipate issues and develop solutions.
Why Join Us
* A senior role with real influence on product quality, innovation, and business success.
* Opportunity to lead a driven technical team and shape their development and performance.
* Scope to introduce new ideas, technologies, and creative solutions.
* A culture that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
* Bonus scheme
* Enhanced holiday entitlement
* Contributory pension scheme
* Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
* Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
* Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
* Training and development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.
How to Apply
Ready to build your future? Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!
Additional Information
Job Reference: tarmac/TP/112/7661
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