At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quarry operations, manage teams, and ensure safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join a leading UK aggregates and building materials business.
- Benefits: Excellent salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Long-term career development opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Take ownership of an established quarry and drive continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Experience in quarry management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Quarry Manager
Location
Llanelli, South Wales
Salary
Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Job Type
Permanent | Full-Time
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week
Quarry Manager – Lead Operations, Drive Performance and Maintain the Highest Safety Standards
Andrews Recruitment Group are one of the UK's leading Aggregate & Building Material recruitment partner and we are currentlyrecruiting an experienced
Quarry Manager to lead operations at an established hard rock quarry and asphalt production site near Llanelli, South Wales.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quarrying professional who understands the demands of running a busy mineral extraction operation, managing people and equipment, maintaining regulatory compliance and delivering consistent production performance.
Quarry Manager , you will take responsibility for the safe, efficient and commercially effective operation of both the quarry and associated asphalt plant.
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with practical leadership.
Someone who understands what good quarry management looks like, can make sound operational decisions and knows how to get the best from their team.
The Role
- Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Taking full operational responsibility for quarrying activities and the associated asphalt production plant.
- Leading, managing and developing site teams to achieve production, safety and operational objectives.
- Ensuring full compliance with the Quarries Regulations 1999, environmental requirements and company health and safety procedures.
- Managing operational budgets, controlling expenditure and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Overseeing extraction, crushing, screening, processing and material movement activities.
- Ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining product quality and customer delivery requirements.
- Developing and implementing safe systems of work, risk assessments and standard operating procedures.
- Monitoring operational KPIs, preparing performance reports and implementing corrective actions where required.
- Driving continuous improvement across safety, environmental performance, cost control and operational efficiency.
What We're Looking For
To be considered for this Quarry Manager position, you should have proven experience within quarrying, mineral extraction, aggregates production or a closely related heavy industrial environment.
Ideally, you will bring
- Previous experience managing quarry operations, production teams or a comparable mineral processing facility.
- A strong understanding of the Quarries Regulations 1999, ideally with experience suitable for a Regulation 8(1)(c) appointment.
Candidates meeting Regulation 8(1)(d) requirements will also be considered.
- A Diploma in Quarry Technology, Fd Sc Extractives Technology or a comparable qualification.
- SHE NVQ Level 4 or QCF Level 6.
- Experience managing operational budgets, production performance and cost improvement initiatives.
- Experience managing maintenance requirements and improving equipment reliability.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, with SAP experience advantageous.
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications would be beneficial.
You should be a visible, hands-on leader who is comfortable making decisions, challenging unsafe practices and maintaining high standards across a demanding operational environment.
What's on Offer?
- Excellent salary package, dependent on experience.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Comprehensive company benefits.
- Permanent position within a major UK aggregates and building materials business.
- Opportunity to take ownership of an established quarry and asphalt operation.
- Support from an experienced regional operations team.
- Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
- Location
Applicants should be comfortable travelling to the site regularly and working within an operational quarry environment.
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Quarry Manager in Llanelli employer: Andrews Recruitment Group
Andrews Recruitment Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the thriving manufacturing sector of Canvey Island, Essex. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide comprehensive training and progression opportunities, alongside competitive bonuses and a commitment to safety and reliability in all operations. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of innovation and excellence.
