Quarry Manager

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Middleton Quarry, Durham

Description

We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced and self-motivated individual to manage the Middleton Quarry in Middleton-in-Teesdale.

This role will report into the Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient management and operation of the busy quarries in line with the Quarries Regulations 1999, covering the production of high PSV and sand & gravel aggregates.

You will demonstrate a sound knowledge of crushing and screening using static plant, maintenance activities on both fixed and mobile plant, experience in blasting, and can effectively plan and organise quarrying operations.

You will be responsible for implementing planned preventative maintenance schemes, monitoring and reducing energy consumption, ensuring continuous improvement of quarry operations, and safely managing teams of Breedon staff & contractors.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Ideally you will hold an QCF level 6 (equivalent NVQ level 4/5) in Health, Safety & Environmental management within the extractives industry; possess good leadership skills to promote a positive team working; communicate effectively with other functions within the business.

You will have experience of holding a regulation 8.1 appointment in previous roles, as well as proof of competencies relating to that appointment.

To be successful, you must be comfortable with a hands-on-role to drive forward our health and safety culture as well as being focused on the needs of our customers.

Competitive benefits

Pension
Share save scheme
Life Assurance
Annual bonus
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands