Company Description
Six Degrees Recruitment Limited is a specialist recruitment agency established in 2012, catering exclusively to businesses and job seekers in Cumbria. We take a consultative approach, offering tailored solutions rather than relying on traditional job boards, achieving an exceptional placement rate above the industry average. Our expertise lies in developing strategic alliances with clients, understanding their unique needs, and identifying the best talent from Cumbria's local pool. We focus on fostering long-term partnerships and providing expert market knowledge, ensuring each placement strengthens client businesses.
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
The client is keen to attract a technically strong people manager and, as such, is offering above-market remuneration for the right candidate. For further details get in touch with Six Degrees