At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage quarry operations, ensuring safety and quality in aggregate production.
- Company: Join Hogan, a family-run business committed to growth and support.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, employee discounts, and a focus on wellbeing.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in sustainable construction.
- Qualifications: Experience in quarry management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
*Grow Your Career with Hogan* As Hogan continues to grow, we're looking for talented people to grow with us.
We're committed to investing in our people, providing opportunities to develop skills, build confidence and build rewarding, long-term careers.
If you're looking to join a supportive team in a family business where people support each other, we'd love to hear from you.
*Job Title*: Quarry Manager.
*Department*: Quarry.
*Location*:
- Caer Glaw Quarry, Hogan Group, Gwalchmai, Anglesey, LL65 4PW
- Gwyndy Quarry, Llandrygarn, Anglesey.
LL71 7AW
*Reports to*: Production Director
*Job Type*: Full Time Basis (may be required to work from different company sites by agreement with line manager.)
*Summary*: The Quarry Manager is responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the quarry, ensuring the extraction and production of quality aggregates to meet the customer and project requirements.
This role involves overseeing all aspects of the quarry operations, including planning, production, maintenance and compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations including the quarry regulations 1999.
*Key
Responsibilities:* *1.
- Quarry
- Operations
- Management:*
- Plan and coordinate quarry activities, including drilling, blasting, crushing, screening, and material handling.
- Monitor production levels to meet demand and quality standards.
- Optimize quarry operations for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
*2. - Health, Safety and
- Environmental
- Compliance:*
- Compliance with all HSE legislation, including the Quarries Regulations 1999, ISO 45001 (Health & Safety). 14001 (Environmental) and 9001 (Quality) and industry best practices.
- Ensure safety is integral to site activity and all colleagues and contractors are focussed on zero harm.
- Ensure the quarry operates within the scope of leases, planning consents and conditions.
- Ensure positive and proactive community relations are developed.
- Minimize the impact of quarry operations on the environment.
- Attend safety meetings and training for quarry staff.
- Report and Investigate safety incidents and near misses.
*3. - The Quarry Regulations 1999:*
- NOTE: All operations defined as quarries under the Quarries Regulations 1999 must be managed by an Appointed 8.1c Quarry Manager and it is recommended that they hold a minimum Level 4 Health, Safety & Environmental and Minerals Processing Industries.
- The Quarry Manager will be the appointed 8.1c.
- Compliance with Quarries Regulations 1999
*4. - Quality
- Control:*
- Monitor and maintain product quality to meet customer specifications.
- Conduct regular organoleptic quality tests and inspections.
- Liaise with Technical Manager on product matters.
*5. - Equipment and
- Maintenance:*
- Supervise maintenance and repair of quarry equipment, such as crushers, conveyors, and loaders.
- Schedule regular equipment inspections and ensure timely maintenance.
*6. - Inventory and
- Materials
- Management:*
- Manage inventory levels of aggregates to meet customer demands.
- Maintain accurate records of materials produced and dispatched.
*7. - Budgeting and
- Cost
- Management:*
- Assist the finance team with developing and managing quarry budgets.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost-control measures.
*8. - Staff
- Management:*
- Recruit, train, and supervise quarry personnel.
- Foster a positive work environment and promote teamwork.
*9. - Reporting:*
- Prepare required information on production, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Communicate with senior management on quarry performance through meetings or written format.
*Company Compliance* Everyone working for or on behalf of The Hogan Groups Companies must abide by all company policies and associated processes, procedures, and documented instructions as well as all relevant legal and other requirements including: - HSQE requirements.
- Legislative requirements.
- Certification requirements.
- All relevant software used by the company as directed.
- All relevant comms used by the company as directed*.*
- Attend and participate in relevant regular meetings, including committee, department, management meetings and management review.
- Continual Improvement - Assist with department and or company projects as instructed by the line manager.
*Essential - Criteria:*
- Must have a full UK driving license as travel between sites or suppliers may be required.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge by degree, diploma or through relevant experience.
- Have a good knowledge of aggregate processing plant management, including experience of earthworks and restoration process.
*Education and - Preferred
Qualifications:*
- Proof of competence for a Regulation 8 appointment.
- Completed, or working towards a SHE NVQ Level 6 or above.
- IOSH Managing Safely.
*Experience:* ·Able to demonstrate knowledge by degree, diploma or have minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, and pervious experience in the quarrying industry. - Excellent awareness of current Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation.
- A sound understanding of plant and machinery, including maintenance planning.
- Comprehensive understating of the Quarries Regulations.
*Skills & Abilities:* - A strong level of technical understanding of quarrying environments and extraction systems.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Good business and management skills.
- Project-management skills.
- Leadership qualities and team building skills.
- Ability to think strategically and to problem solve.
- Able to make decisions quickly.
- Good IT skills.
- Commercial awareness.
*Training and CPD* Everyone must undertake training that has been identified for their roll by the company.
You will be required to familiarise yourself with colleague roles to provide complimentary cover as instructed by your line manager.
You will be required to perform any reasonable request by your line manager.
*Working Conditions*:
The Quarry Manager typically works in an office setting but will involve frequent site visits to company and or customer sites, exposure to outdoor and industrial environments and occasional travel.
The candidate must be prepared to work in varying weather conditions and will be required to wear personal protective equipment when on site.
They may also be required to work nights, weekends, or irregular hours to monitor operations effectively on an ad hoc basis as required.
*Physical Requirements*:
- Physical fitness to walk, climb and navigate uneven terrain.
- Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions.
*Salary and Benefits*: - Employee Discount Scheme.
*Application Instructions*: If you are a dedicated and motivated individual looking to join a dynamic team in the construction industry, please submit your CV and cover letter to .
Alternatively, you can send your application by post to: Human Resources Department The Hogan Group Office 255 M-SPARC Menai Science Park Gaerwen Anglesey LL60 6AG
*Company Culture*: At The Hogan Group, we foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation.
We believe in creating an environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique skills and perspectives.
Our commitment to a positive company culture is reflected in our dedication to professional growth, work-life balance, and a shared sense of purpose.
Join us in shaping a workplace that not only drives success but also enriches the lives of our employees and the community around us.
*Our Values are:*
- When we say: Be team players.
We mean: Help and support each other and our customers to get the job done.
We can rely on each other when the going gets tough.
- When we say: Be approachable.
We mean: Always listen and make it easy for people to speak up and be heard if they have any issues or need help.
Business or personal.
- When we say: Be honest.
We mean: Honest open and clear communication at all levels.
Giving customers and colleagues the facts whether they are good or bad.
Never choosing a white lie to make our lives easier.
- When we say: Have a positive attitude.
We mean: Be proactive and have a can-do attitude.
Overcome problems and rise to challenges.
*Our
Vision: (Our Goal)* We are proud to be North Wales go-to-supplier of low emission, sustainable construction materials to Local Authorities business and individuals looking for guaranteed right first time, every time, delivery service and products, that minimise their environmental impact and carbon footprint, whilst saving them time and money, strengthening the local economy through investment in our people, the local supply chain and the community in which we’re proudly based.
*Our
Mission: (What we’re doing today to reach our Goal)* Hogan continually raises standards, looks for way to improve our customers profitability by solving problems and not creating them.
Hogan does this is by being efficient, manufacture high quality sustainable construction materials, on time and exceed our customers’ expectations, whilst remaining flexible to adapt to customer needs and market changes to continually progress as a business.
*To achieve this, we:*
- Understand and deliver our customers’ needs.
- Establish long term relationships with our customers based on excellent customer service.
- Develop a team of people committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
- Believe each of us can make a difference.
- Establish Trust with in each other, be honest & conducting all our activities with Integrity – “what we say we do!”
*Equal Opportunity Employer*: The Hogan Group’s Companies are equal opportunity employers and, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
*Closing Date for Application*: The closing date for all applications are *Sunday 23 August 2026.* Interviews will be conducted week commencing *Monday 7 September 2026.*
*Disclaimer: * The job description provided here is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
You consent to perform any reasonable request by your Line Manager relating to your role / department, which will involve complimentary cover for your colleagues’ absences.
*Tyfwch Eich Gyrfa gyda Hogan* Wrth i Hogan barhau i dyfu, rydym yn chwilio am bobl dalentog i dyfu gyda ni.
Rydym wedi ymrwymo i fuddsoddi yn ein pobl, gan ddarparu cyfleoedd i ddatblygu sgiliau, meithrin hyder ac adeiladu gyrfaoedd gwerth chweil, hirdymor.
Os ydych yn chwilio am ymuno â thîm cefnogol mewn busnes teuluol lle mae pobl yn cefnogi ei gilydd, byddem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych.
*Teitl y
- Swydd:* Rheolwr Chwarel
*Adran:* Chwarel
*Lleoliad:* - Chwarel Gwyndy, Llandrygarn, Ynys Môn, LL71 7AW
- Chwarel Caer Glaw, Hogan Group, Gwalchmai, Anglesey, LL65 4PW
*Yn Atebol i:* Cyfarwyddwr Cynhyrchu
*Math o
Swydd:* Llawn Amser (bydd gofyn i weithio o wahanol safleoedd y cwmni drwy gytundeb gyda’r rheolwr llinell).
*Crynodeb:* Mae'r Rheolwr Chwarel yn gyfrifol am weithrediad effeithlon a diogel y chwarel, gan sicrhau bod agregau o ansawdd yn cael eu cloddio a'u cynhyrchu i fodloni gofynion cwsmeriaid a phrosiectau.
Mae'r rôl hon yn cynnwys goruchwylio pob agwedd ar weithrediadau'r chwarel, gan gynnwys cynllunio, cynhyrchu, cynnal a chadw a chydymffurfiaeth â rheoliadau iechyd, diogelwch ac amgylcheddol, gan gynnwys Rheoliadau Chwareli 1999.
*Prif
Gyfrifoldebau:*
*1.
- Rheoli
- Gweithrediadau
- Chwarel:*
- Cynllunio a chydlynu gweithgareddau'r chwarel, gan gynnwys drilio, ffrwydro, malu, sgrinio a thrin deunyddiau.
- Monitro lefelau cynhyrchu er mwyn bodloni'r galw a safonau ansawdd.
- Optimeiddio gweithrediadau'r chwarel er mwyn sicrhau'r effeithlonrwydd mwyaf a rheoli costau'n effeithiol.
*2. - Cydymffurfiaeth ag Iechyd, Diogelwch a'r
- Amgylchedd:*
- Cydymffurfio â'r holl ddeddfwriaeth Iechyd, Diogelwch a'r Amgylchedd (HSE), gan gynnwys Rheoliadau Chwareli 1999, ISO 45001 (Iechyd a Diogelwch), ISO 14001 (Amgylchedd) ac ISO 9001 (Ansawdd), yn ogystal ag arferion gorau'r diwydiant.
- Sicrhau bod diogelwch yn rhan annatod o weithgareddau'r safle a bod pob cydweithiwr a chontractwr yn canolbwyntio ar sicrhau dim niwed.
- Sicrhau bod y chwarel yn gweithredu o fewn cwmpas prydlesi, caniatadau cynllunio ac amodau perthnasol.
- Sicrhau bod perthynas gadarnhaol a rhagweithiol gyda'r gymuned yn cael ei datblygu.
- Lleihau effaith gweithrediadau'r chwarel ar yr amgylchedd.
- Mynychu cyfarfodydd diogelwch a hyfforddiant ar gyfer staff y chwarel.
- Adrodd ac ymchwilio i ddigwyddiadau diogelwch a digwyddiadau a fu bron â digwydd.
*3. - Rheoliadau Chwareli 1999:*
- NODYN: Rhaid i bob gweithrediad a ddiffinnir fel chwarel o dan Reoliadau Chwareli 1999 gael ei reoli gan Reolwr Chwarel Penodedig 8.1(c), ac argymhellir bod ganddo o leiaf Lefel 4 mewn Iechyd, Diogelwch a'r Amgylchedd a Diwydiannau Prosesu Mwynau.
- Y Rheolwr Chwarel fydd y person a benodir o dan 8.1(c).
- Sicrhau cydymffurfiaeth â Rheoliadau Chwareli 1999.
*4. - Rheoli
- Ansawdd:*
- Monitro a chynnal ansawdd cynnyrch er mwyn bodloni manylebau cwsmeriaid.
- Cynnal profion ac archwiliadau ansawdd organoleptig rheolaidd.
- Cydgysylltu â'r Rheolwr Technegol ar faterion sy'n ymwneud â chynhyrchion.
*5. - Offer a Chynnal a
- Chadw:*
- Goruchwylio gwaith cynnal a chadw ac atgyweirio offer y chwarel, megis peiriannau malu, cludwyr a llwythwyr.
- Trefnu archwiliadau rheolaidd ar offer a sicrhau bod gwaith cynnal a chadw yn cael ei gwblhau mewn modd amserol.
*6. - Rheoli Stoc a
- Deunyddiau:*
- Rheoli lefelau stoc agregau er mwyn bodloni gofynion cwsmeriaid.
- Cynnal cofnodion cywir o ddeunyddiau a gynhyrchir ac a anfonir allan.
*7. - Cyllidebu a
- Rheoli
- Costau:*
- Cynorthwyo'r tîm cyllid i ddatblygu a rheoli cyllidebau'r chwarel.
- Nodi cyfleoedd i arbed costau a gweithredu mesurau rheoli costau.
*8. - Rheoli
- Staff:*
- Recriwtio, hyfforddi a goruchwylio personél y chwarel.
- Meithrin amgylchedd gwaith cadarnhaol a hyrwyddo gwaith tîm.
*9. - Adroddiadau:*
- Paratoi'r wybodaeth ofynnol ar gynhyrchu, diogelwch a chydymffurfiaeth amgylcheddol.
- Cyfathrebu â'r uwch reolwyr ynghylch perfformiad y chwarel drwy gyfarfodydd neu ar ffurf ysgrifenedig.
*Cydymffurfiaeth y
Cwmni:* Rhaid i bawb sy’n gweithio i neu ar ran Cwmnïau’r Hogan Group gydymffurfio â holl bolisïau’r cwmni a’r prosesau, gweithdrefnau a chyfarwyddiadau dogfennol cysylltiedig, yn ogystal â’r holl ofynion cyfreithiol a pherthnasol eraill, gan gynnwys:
- Gofynion HSQE
- Gofynion deddfwriaethol
- Gofynion ardystio
- Yr holl feddalwedd berthnasol a ddefnyddir gan y cwmni fel y cyfarwyddir
- Yr holl ddulliau cyfathrebu perthnasol a ddefnyddir gan y cwmni fel y cyfarwyddir
- Mynychu a chymryd rhan mewn cyfarfodydd rheolaidd perthnasol, gan gynnwys cyfarfodydd pwyllgor, adran, rheolaeth ac adolygiad rheoli
- Gwelliant Parhaus – Cynorthwyo gyda phrosiectau adrannol a/neu gwmni fel y cyfarwyddir gan y rheolwr llinell
*Meini - Prawf
- Hanfodol:*
- Rhaid meddu ar drwydded yrru lawn y DU gan y gall fod angen teithio rhwng safleoedd.
- Yn gallu dangos gwybodaeth drwy radd, diploma neu drwy brofiad perthnasol.
- Meddu ar wybodaeth dda o reoli peiriannau prosesu agregau, gan gynnwys profiad o waith daear a phrosesau adfer.
*Addysg a - Chymwysterau
- Dymunol:*
- Tystiolaeth o gymhwysedd ar gyfer penodiad o dan Reoliad 8.
- Wedi cwblhau, neu wrthi'n gweithio tuag at NVQ Lefel 6 neu uwch mewn Iechyd, Diogelwch a'r Amgylchedd (SHE).
- IOSH Rheoli'n Ddiogel.
*Profiad:* - Yn gallu dangos gwybodaeth drwy radd, diploma neu feddu ar o leiaf 5 mlynedd o brofiad mewn rôl debyg, ynghyd â phrofiad blaenorol yn y diwydiant chwareli.
- Ymwybyddiaeth ragorol o ddeddfwriaeth Iechyd, Diogelwch a'r Amgylchedd gyfredol.
- Dealltwriaeth gadarn o beiriannau ac offer, gan gynnwys cynllunio gwaith cynnal a chadw.
- Dealltwriaeth gynhwysfawr o Reoliadau Chwareli.
*Sgiliau a - Galluoedd:*
- Lefel uchel o ddealltwriaeth dechnegol o amgylcheddau chwarel a systemau echdynnu.
- Sgiliau cyfathrebu a dylanwadu rhagorol.
- Sgiliau gwasanaeth cwsmeriaid cryf.
- Sgiliau busnes a rheoli da.
- Sgiliau rheoli prosiectau.
- Rhinweddau arweinyddiaeth a sgiliau adeiladu tîm.
- Y gallu i feddwl yn strategol a datrys problemau.
- Y gallu i wneud penderfyniadau yn gyflym.
- Sgiliau TG da.
- Ymwybyddiaeth fasnachol.
*Hyfforddiant a Datblygiad Proffesiynol Parhaus (CPD):* Rhaid i bawb gwblhau hyfforddiant sydd wedi’i nodi ar gyfer eu rôl gan y cwmni.
Bydd gofyn i chi ymgyfarwyddo â rolau cydweithwyr i ddarparu gorchudd cyflenwol yn unol â chyfarwyddiadau eich rheolwr llinell.
Bydd gofyn i chi gyflawni unrhyw gais rhesymol gan eich rheolwr llinell.
*Amodau
Gwaith:*
Mae'r Rheolwr Chwarel fel arfer yn gweithio mewn swyddfa, ond bydd y rôl yn cynnwys ymweliadau rheolaidd â safleoedd y cwmni a/neu safleoedd cwsmeriaid, gan gynnwys dod i gysylltiad ag amgylcheddau awyr agored a diwydiannol, yn ogystal â theithio achlysurol.
Rhaid i'r ymgeisydd fod yn barod i weithio mewn amodau tywydd amrywiol a bydd yn ofynnol iddo wisgo cyfarpar diogelu personol (PPE) wrth fod ar safle.
Efallai y bydd angen gweithio gyda'r nos, ar benwythnosau neu oriau afreolaidd hefyd er mwyn monitro gweithrediadau'n effeithiol, ar sail ad hoc yn ôl yr angen.
*Gofynion
- Corfforol:*
- Ffitrwydd corfforol i gerdded, dringo a symud dros dir anwastad.
- Bod yn gyfforddus yn gweithio yn yr awyr agored mewn amodau tywydd amrywiol.
*Cyflog a - Buddion:*
- Cynllun Gostyngiadau i Weithwyr.
*Cyfarwyddiadau
Ymgeisio:* Os ydych yn unigolyn ymroddedig ac ysgogol sy’n awyddus i ymuno â thîm deinamig yn y diwydiant adeiladu, anfonwch eich CV a’ch llythyr eglurhaol at .
Fel arall, gallwch anfon eich cais drwy’r post at: Adran Adnoddau Dynol Grŵp Hogan Swyddfa 255 M-SPARC Parc Gwyddoniaeth Menai Gaerwen Ynys Môn, LL60 6AG
*Diwylliant y
Cwmni:* Yn The Hogan Group, rydym yn meithrin diwylliant o gynhwysiant, cydweithredu ac arloesi.
Credwn mewn creu amgylchedd lle mae pob aelod o’r tîm yn teimlo’n werthfawr ac wedi’i rymuso i gyfrannu eu sgiliau a’u safbwyntiau unigryw.
Mae ein hymrwymiad i ddiwylliant cadarnhaol yn cael ei adlewyrchu yn ein hymroddiad i ddatblygiad proffesiynol, cydbwysedd gwaith-bywyd, ac ymdeimlad cyffredin o bwrpas.
*Ein
- Gwerthoedd
- Craidd: *
- Pan ddywedwn: Bod yn chwaraewyr tîm.
Rydym yn golygu: Cefnogi ein gilydd a’n cwsmeriaid i gyflawni’r gwaith.
Gallwn ddibynnu ar ein gilydd pan fo pethau’n anodd.
- Pan ddywedwn: Bod yn hawdd mynd atynt.
Rydym yn golygu: Gwrando bob amser a gwneud hi’n hawdd i bobl leisio eu barn neu geisio cymorth.
- Pan ddywedwn: Bod yn onest.
Rydym yn golygu: Cyfathrebu agored, clir a gonest ar bob lefel.
- Pan ddywedwn: Bod ag agwedd gadarnhaol.
Rydym yn golygu: Bod yn rhagweithiol, goresgyn problemau a chroesawu heriau.
*Ein Gweledigaeth (Ein Nod):* Rydym yn falch o fod yn gyflenwr dewis cyntaf Gogledd Cymru o ddeunyddiau adeiladu cynaliadwy, allyriadau isel, gan ddarparu gwasanaeth dibynadwy “yn iawn y tro cyntaf, bob tro”.
*Ein
Cenhadaeth:* Mae Hogan yn codi safonau’n barhaus ac yn ceisio gwella proffidioldeb ein cwsmeriaid drwy ddatrys problemau.
Rydym yn gwneud hyn drwy weithredu’n effeithlon, cynhyrchu deunyddiau adeiladu cynaliadwy o ansawdd uchel, ar amser, ac yn rhagori ar ddisgwyliadau cwsmeriaid.
*Cyflogwr
Cyfle
Cyfartal:* Mae Cwmnïau’r Hogan Group yn gyflogwr cyfle cyfartal ac rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan ymgeiswyr o bob cefndir.
*Dyddiad
Cau:* Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer pob cais yw *Dydd Sul 23 Awst 2026.* Cynhelir cyfweliadau yn ystod yr wythnos sy’n dechrau *Dydd Llun 7 Medi 2026.*
*Ymwadiad:* Bwriedir i’r disgrifiad swydd hwn ddisgrifio natur gyffredinol y gwaith yn unig ac nid yw’n rhestr gynhwysfawr.
Rydych yn cytuno i gyflawni unrhyw gais rhesymol gan eich rheolwr llinell sy’n ymwneud â’ch rôl neu’ch adran.
Benefits: * Bereavement leave * Company pension * Employee discount * Free parking * Health & wellbeing programme * On-site parking * Sick pay
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Quarry Manager / Rheolwr Chwarel in Holyhead employer: The Hogan Group
At Hogan, we pride ourselves on being a family business that values teamwork, inclusivity, and professional growth. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing employees with opportunities to develop their skills while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Located in the beautiful Anglesey region, we offer competitive salaries and a range of benefits, ensuring our team members feel valued and empowered in their roles.
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