Hills Quarry Products - Quarry Manager
Location: Mortimer, Berkshire
Salary: £50,029.48 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
What is the role all about?
As our Quarry Manager (8.1c) you’ll play a key role in ensuring the right quantity and quality of product is produced safely and efficiently while meeting budgets and performance targets. All operations must comply with our Safety Policy, the Quarries Regulations 1999 and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
What you will be doing
- Ensuring all mobile and fixed plant is available and ready for use, arranging quick and cost‑effective repairs when needed
- Ordering materials and services from suppliers, tracking spend and working within agreed budgets
- Ensuring site compliance with all relevant legislation, permits and licences
- Leading, motivating and developing the team to maintain a positive, high‑performing working environment
- Producing monthly operations reports and cost forecasts, supporting the Production Manager with annual budget planning
Essential qualifications
- NVQ Level 4/6 Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Management in Mineral Product Operations (or working towards)
- NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plant Operations and competency qualification for operating quarry plant
- Previous management experience within the mineral products industry, preferably sand and gravel
- Good understanding of plant and machinery, including maintenance and planning
- Knowledge and experience of production processes, health and safety systems and cost/budget control
- Excellent understanding of the Quarries Regulations Act 1999 and ACOP
Desirable attributes
- A self‑motivated leader who can organise, manage and support an operational team effectively
- Solid understanding of engineering requirements and statutory responsibilities, with strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation
- Customer‑focused, committed to maintaining high service and quality standards while driving strong operational performance
- Excellent communicator, confident working with stakeholders at all levels across the business
Benefits
- Healthcare Cash Plan – dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions and free 24/7 remote GP for you and your family
- Award‑Winning Online Wellbeing Hub – expert resources to support your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
- 24/7 Support – confidential employee assistance programme helpline (external provider) and up to 6 free counselling sessions each year
- Family‑Friendly Benefits – enhanced maternity and paternity policies plus life assurance
- Generous Holiday Allowance – 25 days (rising to 28) with flexibility to buy or sell days
- Good attendance credits – earn credits that can be traded for more holiday days
- Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme – save money, stay fit, go green
- Exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, gyms, travel and entertainment
- Career development – ongoing training and development via our “Learning For All” platform
- Paid volunteering days – up to 2 per year for causes you care about
- Refer‑a‑Friend Bonus – cash reward when you refer a friend
Equality and Diversity
Hills is committed to providing an equitable workplace for all. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination, and that our current and future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and will offer you the option to apply under this scheme during the application process.
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