Hanson UK are a youth-friendly employer that supplies heavy building materials to the construction industry. But what does that actually mean, and what is involved? Find out here.
Hanson UK produce aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, cement and cement related materials. They are part of the HeidelbergCement Group, which has leading global positions in aggregates, cement and concrete.
Hanson UK is split into four business lines:
- Aggregates
- Concrete
- Asphalt and
- Contracting and cement
In total, these four business lines operate around 300 manufacturing sites and employ over 3,500 people.
Hanson UK are focusing on a zero-harm workplace and have an ambitious target to reduce their CO2 emissions by 15 per cent by 2030. They have already reduced them by 50% since 2009.
Hanson UK’s principal markets are the major conurbations in England and Wales and the central belt of Scotland. They employ around 3,500 people in jobs ranging from specialist and professional managers through to production operatives. They have lots of youth-friendly opportunities with rewarding salaries and prospects.
Hanson UK are part of the HeidelbergCement Group, one of the largest building materials manufacturers in the world. It is the global market leader in aggregates which also has leading positions in cement, concrete and other downstream activities. The Group employs around 60,000 people at 3,000 production sites in around 60 countries on five continents.
Now you have a better insight into heavy building materials supply for the construction industry.
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