Assistant Quarry Manager in North East

Location: Bishop Middleham Quarry, DL17 9EB
Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE (£15.50/hr + overtime + performance bonuses)

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive hourly rate of £15.50, with overtime and performance bonuses
• Annual salary up to £45,000, depending on experience
• PPE and workwear provided
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive, close-knit team environment
• Opportunity to step into a leadership role and grow within a thriving business

Ashcourt Quarries is looking for a capable and committed Assistant Quarry Manager to join our team at Bishop Middleham Quarry. This is a key leadership role supporting the Quarry Manager and Foreman in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient operations across extraction, production, and inert landfill.

If you thrive in a hands‑on environment and have a passion for operational excellence, safety, and teamwork—this could be your next career move.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As Quarry Supervisor, you’ll work closely with the Quarry Manager and Foreman to drive daily operations and uphold high standards across the site. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising activities from extraction at the face to finished product and landfill operations
• Conducting daily Reg. 12 inspections, pre‑start meetings, and toolbox talks
• Leading health & safety briefings and near‑miss reporting
• Ensuring staff, contractors, and visitors are working safely and compliantly
• Liaising with weighbridge and sales teams to support production forecasts
• Overseeing maintenance needs and coordinating repairs with the Plant team
• Managing staff duties, enforcing PPE and site rules, and maintaining site standards
• Acting as the appointed person under Regulation 8(1)(d) of the Quarry Regulations 1999, stepping up in the Quarry Manager’s absence
• Supporting statutory inspections (HSE, EA, Durham CC) and helping close out NCRs
• Maintaining site records, diaries, and SHEMS updates
• Ensuring compliance with planning, permits, and company HSE policies

What You’ll Need:

• Experience in a quarry, landfill, or heavy civils environment
• Strong working knowledge of HASAWA 1974, Quarry Regulations 1999, PUWER, and other relevant legislation
• Confidence leading teams and supervising site‑based operations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Competency (or willingness to obtain) as an appointed 8.1(d) Quarry Supervisor

Desirable (but not essential):

• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
• SHE‑related training or experience using SHEMS systems
• Experience operating or supervising crushers, screeners, or mobile plant

Why Ashcourt?

Ashcourt Group prides itself on producing a quality product and service, something that is reflected in our people. The Group offers employees a range of training and development opportunities alongside providing a welcoming office environment.

Although The Ashcourt Group continues to expand rapidly, we value the fact that we remain a family‑run organisation. We provide an excellent opportunity for growth in a fast‑paced industry. We value innovation, collaboration, and accountability, and we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on careers@ashcourt.com

£15.50ph (OTE £45k including overtime and bonuses)