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Hills Quarry Products have an opportunity available for a Quarry Manager to join our team based in Woodsford Quarry, Dorset. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £50.029.48 per annum alongside a great range of benefits, including:
* Healthcare maintenance cash plan which can help to cover costs of everyday healthcare including dental, optical, physiotherapy, osteopathy, prescriptions and preventative measures such as health screening.
* Access to shopping and gym discounts.
* Employee assistance programme providing 24/7 access to helplines and information, plus up to 6 counselling sessions per year.
* 25 days holiday per annum increasing annually to 28.
* Holiday trading allowing employees to buy or sell holiday throughout the year.
* Salary Sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
* Auto enrolment pension scheme with 1 x life assurance.
* Access to company vehicle for work purposes.
About the role:
As our Quarry Manager (8.1c), you will be responsible for producing the appropriate quantity and quality of product safely at the minimum cost, as dictated by the budget or other targets and ensure compliance with the Company’s Safety Policy, Quarries Regulations 1999 Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Your key responsibilities as our Quarry Manager will include:
* Ensure that mobile and fixed plant is available for use during working hours by arranging speedy and economic repairs when required.
* Issuing orders to suppliers and keeping records of spending whilst achieving cost budgets.
* Ensure compliance with all legislation, permissions and licences that relate to the Company’s site.
* To lead, motivate and train the workforce and to achieve and maintain a high morale.
* Submit to the Production Manager a monthly, written operations report and cost forecast and assist the Production Manager in the preparation of annual cost budgets.
What we’re looking for in our Quarry Manager:
Essential
* NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Management in Mineral Product Operations.
* NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plant Operations and competency qualification for operating quarry plant.
* Previous history in a management position within the mineral products industry, preferably sand and gravel.
* A 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
* Self-motivated with the ability to manage and organise the operational team.
* Understanding of engineering and statutory responsibilities and familiarisation of all aspects of health, safety and environmental legislation.
* Customer focused, ensuring service and quality standards are met and maintained whilst maximising operation performance.
* Excellent communication skills, able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, click ‘Apply’ today to be considered as our Quarry Manager - we’d love to hear from you!
About Us
Across Wiltshire and surrounding counties, The Hills Group of companies manages and recycles waste, produces essential construction materials through quarrying and ready mixed concrete, and builds award-winning homes in sought after locations.
Established in 1900 and family-owned, The Hills Group has evolved over the past four generations into a multi-million pound business, harnessing the latest technologies, pioneering major infrastructure projects, and employing over 600 people.
Whether extracting minerals, managing and recycling waste or building new homes, the same qualities of energy, enterprise, affability and confidence with which Hills was founded, still characterise the Hills business today.
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. Please feel free to contact us directly should you wish to discuss how we can ensure a positive experience for you.
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