Job Description
Quarry Manager – Limestone
Location: North West England
Full-Time | Permanent
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Quarry Manager to lead a complex limestone operation in the North West. This is a senior operational leadership role with full responsibility for production, safety, compliance, cost control and long-term site performance.
The site is technically demanding, with significant output requirements, multiple fixed and mobile plant assets, Extraction operations, and a strong focus on environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.
This role requires a commercially aware, safety-led leader who can balance operational efficiency with rigorous governance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
* Full accountability for safe, efficient limestone extraction and processing operations
* Lead all site activities including drilling, blasting, crushing, screening and distribution
* Ensure production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved
* Optimise plant performance and minimise downtime across fixed and mobile assets
Health, Safety & Compliance
* Act as the statutory responsible person for the quarry
* Ensure full compliance with UK quarrying regulations and health & safety legislation
* Maintain and continuously improve site safety culture and performance
* Lead accident/incident investigations and implement corrective actions
* Manage relationships with HSE, Environment Agency and other regulators
Commercial & Financial Control
* Manage operational budgets and cost performance
* Drive efficiency and cost reduction initiatives
* Oversee contractor management and procurement activity
* Contribute to long-term site development and investment planning
Asset & Resource Management
* Lead maintenance strategy and asset lifecycle planning
* Oversee capital projects and plant upgrades
* Ensure effective workforce planning and capability development
* Develop and lead site leadership team
Environmental & Community Responsibility
* Ensure compliance with environmental permits and planning conditions
* Manage restoration and long-term land use planning
* Maintain strong local stakeholder relationships
About You
* Proven experience as a Quarry Manager or Senior Production Manager within limestone or hard rock operations
* Strong knowledge of extraction, crushing and materials processing
* Demonstrable experience managing complex, high-output sites
* Strong financial and commercial acumen
* Excellent leadership and people management skills
* Calm, decisive and safety-led under pressure
Essential Qualifications
* MPQC Level 4 Diploma in Quarry Management (or equivalent)
* SHE NVQ Level 4 / NEBOSH (desirable but advantageous)
* First Aid at Work
* Full UK Driving Licence
What Success Looks Like
* Zero harm culture embedded across the site
* Consistent delivery of production and quality targets
* Improved plant efficiency and cost performance
* Strong engagement and retention within the workforce
* Full regulatory compliance with positive inspection outcomes