At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage quarry operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join a leading company in the quarrying industry with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Monday to Friday role with flexibility for operational needs.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a vital industry while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in quarrying operations and strong team management skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
An opportunity for an experienced Quarry Manager to lead and manage quarry operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, operational performance, compliance, team leadership and continuous improvement. The role carries full accountability for quarry operations, balancing customer requirements, production efficiency, cost control and sustainable site performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership
- Lead and manage all quarry operations to deliver safe, efficient and compliant production activities.
- Maintain high operational standards while meeting customer and business requirements.
- Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Team Management & Development
- Manage, coach and develop a skilled and motivated workforce.
- Build capability and succession within the team to support business continuity.
- Deliver regular safety briefings, toolbox talks and operational communications.
- Maintain training plans and an up-to-date training matrix.
- Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Maintain and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), risk assessments and safe systems of work.
- Report, investigate and address unsafe conditions or practices.
- Conduct contractor and visitor inductions in line with company requirements.
- Demonstrate understanding of Quarry Regulations 1999 and support Reg 8.1(d) responsibilities.
- Production & Technical Management
- Understand extraction methods and raw material winning processes.
- Apply knowledge of mineral loading, transport and processing techniques including: Crushing, Screening, Washing, Separation, Classification, Beneficiation.
- Coordinate site operations across crushing, load and haul, asphalt and maintenance functions.
- Oversee plant compliance and preventative maintenance programmes for fixed and mobile equipment.
- Manage site budgets and financial performance.
- Monitor and report monthly operational KPI performance.
- Drive productivity and operational improvement through data‑led decision making.
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday (Days). Flexibility required to support operational and customer requirements outside standard hours where necessary.
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience in Quarrying Operations and/or Asphalt Operations.
- Experience leading operational teams within an industrial or extractive environment.
- Strong understanding of production processes, H&S and environmental standards.
Qualifications (Preferred / Advantageous)
- Diploma in Quarry Technology or FdSc Extractives Technology.
- IOSH and/or NEBOSH certification.
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong understanding of Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work.
- Knowledge of quarry extraction and mineral processing techniques.
- Budget management and KPI reporting experience.
- Strong IT capability including SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead change effectively.
Quarry Manager in Compton employer: Escape Recruitment Services
Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises safety, operational excellence, and employee development in the quarrying sector. With a strong commitment to continuous improvement and compliance, we foster a collaborative work culture where your leadership skills can thrive. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive benefits, ongoing training opportunities, and a supportive environment that encourages career growth and innovation.
Contact Details:
Escape Recruitment Services Recruitment Team
