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Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.
We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.
At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
As Quarry Manager, you will lead, direct, and manage the operational team to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective running of the quarry. You will be responsible for driving performance, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and meeting production targets. This is a key leadership role requiring a strong focus on team development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead daily operations of the quarry to ensure production targets are met safely and efficiently.
* Manage and develop the operational team, fostering a culture of performance, safety, and accountability.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation and company policies.
* Oversee resource planning, budgeting, and cost control to maximise productivity and profitability.
* Maintain high standards of quality control, site housekeeping, and equipment maintenance.
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational performance.
* Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operation of the site.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience in a leadership role within the aggregates, mining, or quarrying industry.
* Strong understanding of quarry operations, health & safety regulations, and environmental compliance.
* Excellent team leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
* Relevant qualifications such as QCF Level 6 or SHE NVQ, or equivalent are desirable.
* Good working knowledge of relevant systems and reporting tools.
* Health and Safety: Operating to the highest level of health and safety objectives in line with Hanson’s Health and Safety Plan. Action a plan of continuous improvement in this area.
* Environmental: Operating to the highest level of environmental objectives in line with Hanson’s Environmental Management Plan. Action a plan of continuous improvement in this area.
* Compliance: Ensure all statutory legislation and company regulations are adhered to with respect to all operational activities.
* Operations: Achieve optimum production levels in line with commercial activity at the lowest operation cost. Continually advance operational improvements to improve efficiency with the production functions.
* Distribution: Working with the logistics function to ensure operational procedures are such that highest customer service levels can be achieved at the most efficient operational cost.
* Quality: Working with the technical function to ensure operational procedures are such that the highest quality levels are achieved at the most efficient operational cost.
* Business Analysis: Working with the Unit Manager to ensure all operational management information is accurate, relevant and is used effectively to assist in the management of the business and the progression of all profit enhancing opportunities.
What’s on Offer:
Salary Competitive
Location Bridgend
Hours Full time
* Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
* Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Wholesale Building Materials
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