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 a Quarry Manager to join our friendly team at Aberthaw in Barry.

We’re 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 to the Production Manager, in the role of Quarry Manager you will be responsible for: 

• Lead and develop a sustainable health and safety culture coupled with environmental excellence. 
• Responsible for all quarrying and associated activities and will ensure that the factory’s requirements for raw materials are met in both terms of volume and quality, at the lowest sustainable cost. 
• This is a key position for Aberthaw operations and the incumbent in the role is expected to be developed and trained in all cement production aspects in the medium term.
• This position requires someone who can demonstrate an in-depth technical understanding of maintaining quarry operations is a proven leader and has experience of building positive relationships with local stakeholders.
• Site operations are 365 days, 24/7 and the role requires flexibility to ensure effective running of the plant. This will involve night working, weekend and bank holidays if necessary.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Quarry Manager will have experience of:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in quarry management as well as strong leadership skills

• Education level required Mining Engineering degree or Minerals extraction equivalent

• Knowledge of current safety and environmental regulations, supported by a minimum QCF 6 in SHE quarry operations or equivalent

• MPQC Level 4 geotechnical knowledge and practice

• MPQC Shotfiring certificate

• MPQC Explosive supervisor certificate

• Experience of working with heavy mobile equipment and fixed /mobile crushing plant

• Understanding of drilling and blasting operations

• Experience of undertaking risk assessments and developing safe working procedures

Why Us

As well as the role of Quarry Manager we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 

• 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 
• Access to join our Employee Communities inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents 
• Training and development opportunities 

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

Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.