Quarry Manager

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK\’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. 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.Quarry Manager – Clee Hill Quarry £40,000 – £42,000 plus company vanAre you a driven and experienced leader ready to shape the future of quarry operations? Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Quarry Manager to lead our Clee Hill and Ludlow sites, ensuring excellence in safety, environmental stewardship, operational efficiency, and team development.To lead and inspire the site teams to deliver outstanding performance across all key areas-safety, environment, cost, quality, and service-while continuously driving improvement and innovation.Key Responsibilities:Health & SafetyChampion a culture of safety-first, aligned with Heidelberg Materials\’ Health & Safety Plan.Implement and evolve a continuous improvement plan to exceed safety targetEnvironmental LeadershipOperate to the highest environmental standards in line with our Environmental Management Plan.Drive sustainability and compliance across all site activities.Compliance & GovernanceEnsure full adherence to statutory legislation and company policies across all operations.Operational ExcellenceAchieve optimal production levels at the lowest operational cost.Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency.Distribution & Customer ServiceCollaborate with logistics to ensure high service levels and cost-effective delivery.Quality AssurancePartner with technical teams to maintain top-tier product quality at efficient cost.Business AnalysisWork with the Operations Manager to ensure accurate, actionable data informs decision-making and drives profitability.Leadership & Development:Resource Planning: Ensure the site is well-resourced and team members are trained, developed, and empowered.Team Direction: Set clear goals, provide strong leadership, and foster a high-performance culture.Control & Oversight: Maintain robust controls across safety, environment, capital expenditure, and operational spend.What You\’ll Bring:Proven experience in quarry or heavy industrial operations managementStrong leadership and people development skillsA proactive, improvement-focused mindsetCommitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellenceNVQ Level 4 in SHE quarry operations.Why Join Us?At Heidelberg Materials, you\’ll be part of a global leader in building materials, with the opportunity to make a real impact at a local level. We offer a supportive environment, career development, and the chance to lead two strategically important sites.Ready to shape the future of quarrying?Apply now and lead the way at Clee Hill Quarry.What\’s on Offer:Salary £40,000 – £42,000Company VanLocation Clee HillHours full time• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador • 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)