Role
Quarry Manager
Location
Eaton Hall Sand and Gravel Quarry, Congleton, Cheshire
Job Introduction
We are recruiting an experienced Section (Quarry) Manager to lead our friendly operations team at our Tarmac Eaton Hall Sand and Gravel Quarry near Congleton. This role is accessible from surrounding areas.
Main Responsibilities
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Section (Quarry) Manager will manage all quarrying operations on the site. The role includes safety and operational standards, cost control, people management, delivery to customer needs, performance improvement, plant compliance and legislative compliance.
- Managing, coaching and developing a highly skilled and motivated team
- Leading continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining disciplined stock management processes and producing operational reports
- Understanding different methods of extracting raw material
- Knowledge of techniques employed to load extracted minerals and viable options for transport and processing
- Understanding Quarry Regulations 1999 enabling a Reg 8 appointment (either C or D)
- All aspects of budgetary control for all quarrying operations
- Maintaining and implementing existing and new Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments and training staff accordingly
- Managing and overseeing the safe operation of plant and the planned preventative maintenance of all site equipment, fixed and mobile, with responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues and business partners
- Reporting and investigating any unsafe or hazardous working practices
- Issuing safety briefings and toolbox talks to the operational team
- Managing proactively both mandatory training and developmental training of staff, keeping an up‑to‑date training matrix
- Collating and reporting on monthly performance KPIs for the business unit and driving operational performance through KPIs
The Ideal Candidate
Experience and knowledge:
- Diploma in Quarry Technology /FdSc Extractives Technology
- SHE NVQ Level 4 / QCF Level 6
- Highly experienced in Quarrying Operations
- IOSH / NEBOSH advantageous
- Full knowledge of risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Working knowledge of production processes, H&S and environmental policies
- Strong IT skills including high competence with SAP and Microsoft packages – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Ability to multitask and manage change
Benefits
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
- Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
- Access to employee communities including religious, ethnic, cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, parents & carers, ability, wellbeing, female voice and menopause
- Training and development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer and an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know.
Job Reference: tarmac/TP/112/7774
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Quarry Manager
Location
Eaton Hall Sand and Gravel Quarry, Congleton, Cheshire
Job Introduction
We are recruiting an experienced Section (Quarry) Manager to lead our friendly operations team at our Tarmac Eaton Hall Sand and Gravel Quarry near Congleton. This role is accessible from surrounding areas.
Main Responsibilities
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Section (Quarry) Manager will manage all quarrying operations on the site. The role includes safety and operational standards, cost control, people management, delivery to customer needs, performance improvement, plant compliance and legislative compliance.
- Managing, coaching and developing a highly skilled and motivated team
- Leading continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining disciplined stock management processes and producing operational reports
- Understanding different methods of extracting raw material
- Knowledge of techniques employed to load extracted minerals and viable options for transport and processing
- Understanding Quarry Regulations 1999 enabling a Reg 8 appointment (either C or D)
- All aspects of budgetary control for all quarrying operations
- Maintaining and implementing existing and new Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments and training staff accordingly
- Managing and overseeing the safe operation of plant and the planned preventative maintenance of all site equipment, fixed and mobile, with responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues and business partners
- Reporting and investigating any unsafe or hazardous working practices
- Issuing safety briefings and toolbox talks to the operational team
- Managing proactively both mandatory training and developmental training of staff, keeping an up‑to‑date training matrix
- Collating and reporting on monthly performance KPIs for the business unit and driving operational performance through KPIs
The Ideal Candidate
Experience and knowledge:
- Diploma in Quarry Technology /FdSc Extractives Technology
- SHE NVQ Level 4 / QCF Level 6
- Highly experienced in Quarrying Operations
- IOSH / NEBOSH advantageous
- Full knowledge of risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Working knowledge of production processes, H&S and environmental policies
- Strong IT skills including high competence with SAP and Microsoft packages – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Ability to multitask and manage change
Benefits
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
- Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
- Access to employee communities including religious, ethnic, cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, parents & carers, ability, wellbeing, female voice and menopause
- Training and development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer and an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know.
Job Reference: tarmac/TP/112/7774
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