Assistant Quarry Manager

Job Introduction

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.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Quarry Manager to join our friendly team in Dunbar.

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

Main Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Quarry Manager, the successful candidate will make sure that the daily operation of the quarry is being run to the highest standards of safety and equipment efficiency. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the manager / supervisors with meeting daily production targets
• Follow SHE policies and procedures
• Ensure Quarry always conforms with safety requirements
• Acting on defects and implement remedial action.
• Assist in the maintenance regime of the Plant
• Ensure that plant availability is maximised
• Managing, training and supporting all departmental supervisors

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate previous Supervisory or Management experience gained within quarry or similar environment. As well as possess good communication and have a real desire in developing your own skills. You will also:

• Have experience of drilling and blasting operations
• Have experience of undertaking risk assessments and developing safe working procedures.
• Have Project Management experience
• Have experience of effective Budgeting and cost control
• Possess change management experience of building successful relationships with internal / external stakeholders, particularly with regard to PR and the local community
• Have responsibility to be “on call”  via a rota system with the Production team

Qualifications;

• Geotechnical level 3
• CPD record (3 years minimum)
• IOSH Managing Safely
• QCF level 5 or working towards, quarry inspections

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits.

Some of the range of benefits on offer to employees include:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

At Tarmac we are passionate that our workforce reflects the communities where we operate. Our ambition is that everyone regardless of level, role, or background will enjoy an environment of respect, inclusion and belonging. We actively remove barriers to ensure everyone is supported and can reach their potential with us. We take active steps to encourage people from a broad range of backgrounds to apply for jobs at Tarmac as we believe a diverse, inclusive company will enable everyone to thrive. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required. We are committed to support part-time and flexible working and believe getting the balance right is critical to personal and professional success.