Assistant Rail Manager - North Region Wigan
Location: North England | Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Heidelberg Materials is seeking an Assistant Rail Manager to support and enhance our rail logistics operations across the North Aggregates region. This is a development-focused role with on-the-job training, ideal for someone looking to grow in a dynamic, sustainability-driven environment.
What You'll Do:- Coordinate daily rail operations across depots and quarries, ensuring timely and efficient stone deliveries
- Liaise with rail partners, commercial teams, and site managers to forecast demand, plan train movements, and resolve service issues
- Support depot operations, including staff development, safety improvements, and operational efficiency
- Monitor and manage rail costs, identifying savings and reducing recharges such as cancellation fees and underloading charges
- Drive sustainability goals by increasing rail utilisation and reducing reliance on road haulage
- Assist in strategic planning, including identifying new depot opportunities and optimising wagon capacity in collaboration with freight providers
What We're Looking For:- Strong organisational and communication skills
- A proactive, analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Interest in logistics, sustainability, and continuous improvement
- Experience in transport, operations, or supply chain (desirable but not essential)
Why Join Us at Heidelberg Materials?
At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. As part of a global leader in construction materials, you'll be joining a company that values innovation, sustainability, and above all, its people.
In addition to the exciting role of Assistant Rail Manager we offer a comprehensive package of career development opportunities and industry-leading reward
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a business committed to innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
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* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
* Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
