Quarry Manager

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About Holcim We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference. Holcim UK Company Benefits Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits -

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The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Quarry Manager to lead operations at Westleigh Quarry, a key strategic limestone site near Uffculme, Devon, producing approximately 650700k tonnes per annum. As the Statutory 8.1(c) appointment, youll have full accountability for quarry operations, including production, extraction, restoration, health & safety, environmental compliance, and financial performance. Youll lead a team of around 30 colleagues, working across quarry operations, maintenance, and weighbridge activities, and play a pivotal role in supplying a strong local market, including close collaboration with the onsite asphalt plant and collect customers. This role would suit an experienced Quarry Manager or an established 8.1(d) ready to step up, offering the opportunity to take full site responsibility within a well-established operation. What You'll Be Doing Acting as the Statutory 8.1(c), ensuring full compliance with Quarry Regulations, planning permissions, and environmental permits.

Leading all quarry activities in line with the quarry design plan, geotechnical assessments, and safe systems of work.

Managing site budgets and financial performance, ensuring effective cost control, reporting, and alignment with business targets.

Leading production delivery to meet customer demand, working closely with commercial, distribution, and asphalt teams.

Overseeing drilling and blasting activities (conducted in-house), ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

Managing, developing, and engaging the site team through effective leadership, training, performance management, and succession planning.

Who you are You'll have experience within the quarry industry, holding a strong understanding of Quarry Regulations.

You'll hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent with sound geotechnical awareness.

You'll be commercially aware, with experience managing budgets, costs, and site financial performance.

You're a confident leader with the ability to engage, develop, and motivate teams.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

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