Quarry Manager

Position: Quarry Manager (Permanent)
At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

Are you a Site / Quarry Manager/ Supervisor looking for your next role? Then we may have just the role for you.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced

Quarry Managerto join and lead our friendly operations team at our Tarmac Ballidon Quarry near Ashbourne, Derbyshire. As well as Ashbourne this site is accessible from Wirksworth, Matlock, Carsington, Buxton, Bakewell, Derby, Chesterfield, Burton-upon-Trent and the surrounding areas.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment andit’simportant that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

The Quarry Manager will manage and be accountable for all operations on the Quarry. Safety and operational standards are the fundamentals of the role with cost control, people management, delivery to customer needs and performance improvement being key. Managing plant compliance with business policies and procedures and ensuring that legislative compliance is also a strong aspect of the role.

AsQuarry Manager you will alsobe responsible for:

Managing,coaching and developing a highly skilled, fit for purpose and extremely motivated team to ensure business continuity and reduce business risk
Leading change and continuous improvement initiatives, whilstmaintainingdisciplined stock management processes and producing operational reports
Understand different methods of winning and extracting raw material
Knowledge of techniques employed to load extracted minerals andviableoptions to transport extracted minerals and its applications within the industry, including feeding, crushing, screening, washing, separation,classification and beneficiation techniques
Understanding Quarry Regulations 1999 enabling a Reg 8.1d appointment
All aspects of budgetary control for the Plant
Maintaining and implementing existing and new, Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments and training your staff on the same
Managing and overseeing the safe operation of the plant and the planned preventative maintenance ofall ofthe site’s equipment fixed and mobile with responsibility for your own safety and that of colleagues and business partners
Reporting and investigating any unsafe or hazardous working practices
Issuing of safety briefings and toolbox talks to your operational team
Managing proactively both mandatory training and developmental training of your staff and keep an up-to-date training matrix
Collating and report on monthly performance KPI for your business unit for the Area Operations Managing and driving operational performance through KPI’s
Ensuring appropriate Contractor and visitor inductions are carried out in line with company procedures
Leading the collaboration between thesite based crushing, load and haul,asphalt and maintenance teams within the operation

This role is a Days role Monday to Friday, but flexibility is key to this role with the expectation to be available to meet with our plant’s operational and customer needs as well.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Quarry Manager will have proven experience working in Quarrying Operations/Asphalt Operations. The successful candidate for the role ofSection

Manager will also have:

Diploma in Quarry Technology/FdSc Extractives Technology
SHE NVQ Level 4/QCF Level 6
IOSH/NEBOSH would be advantageous
Geotechnical level 4advantageous
Full knowledge of Risk Assessments and Safe System of Work Systems
Working knowledge of production processes, H&S and Environmental policies
Strong IT skills includinga high levelof competence with SAP and the Microsoft packages – Word,Exceland Power Point
Ability to multitask and manage change

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward…