Shotfirer\\Explosives Supervisor
Application Deadline: 27 November 2026
Department: Operations and Maintenance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Cloud Hill Quarry, Derby
Description
About Breedon Group: Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.
We are currently hiring for an Shotfirer/ Explosives Supervisor, based at our Cloud Hill Quarry. This role will report into the Quarry Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- The role will involve face profiling, marking out shots, designing the blast specification, safe transfer and storage of explosives.
- Other duties will include the charging and firing of production shots and liaising with the driller.
- Candidates must demonstrate a strong attitude to health and safety and demonstrate a sound understanding of shot firing operations.
- You will also ideally be working towards or have gained their NVQ level 3 in shot firing, MPQC shot firing/explosives supervision card.
- Duties will require maintenance and placements of bunding pre and post blast.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Although not essential, it would benefit to have quarry passports and tickets for: 50T Excavators, loading shovels, and 40T articulated dumpers.
- Although not essential, it would benefit to have geotechnical training and knowledge.
Job Benefits
- Contributory Company Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
- Holiday Purchase Scheme, up to 5 days per holiday year
- Digital GP Scheme
- Volunteer Scheme
- Share Saver Scheme
- Company Life Assurance Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
- Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways
Diversity Statement
At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.
Join Us
If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group.
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Shotfirer\\Explosives Supervisor employer: Breedon Group
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