Quarry Manager – Hard Rock

Tillicoultry Quarries Limited; Denny; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction materials company in Scotland is seeking a Quarry Manager to oversee operations at its Northfield Quarry, one of the largest in Scotland. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in managing teams and expertise in Hard Rock, Asphalt, and Concrete production. Responsibilities include ensuring site safety, leading team members, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Competitive remuneration and excellent career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Company Pension

30 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts Platform

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience managing and leading teams.
• Experience with Hard Rock, Asphalt, and Concrete production.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage site and workshop safely and efficiently.
• Lead and mentor the team.
• Ensure compliance with planning and development requirements.
• Meet site productivity targets.

Skills

Team management

Health, Safety and Environmental legislation awareness

Understanding of Quarry Regulations

Heavy plant and machinery knowledge

Education

SHE NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent)

Job description

Management, Operations, Quarrying and Production

Location: SCOTLAND

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE WITH EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES?

TQ NEEDS YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

THE ROLE

Due to our continued success, rapid growth and internal promotion an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quarry Manager based at our Northfield Hard Rock Quarry. The successful candidate should be customer focused, reliable, well organised and be able to work well as part of a team in a busy site environment.

THE SITE

Northfield Quarry, situated close to Denny, is one of the largest Hard Rock Quarries in Scotland. With a high-capacity fixed crushing plant fed by in-house load and haul equipment, it provides aggregates to the wider Asphalt and Concrete business, its own two on-site asphalt plants, concrete plant, wash plant whilst also supplying the Scottish construction market across the Central belt of Scotland. Northfield also has its own workshop facility.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

As a family business we focus on our people. We offer excellent training, development and career progression opportunities within our business.

We will provide you with an opportunity to build a long-term career by welcoming you into our family and investing in your future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The safe and efficient management of the site and workshop;
• Leadership, mentoring and guiding the team;
• Lead and work as part of a large team;
• Work closely with the production manager and other key stakeholders;
• Ensure compliance with all planning and development requirements;
• Ensuring that all plants meet operational and production requirements;
• Meet site productivity targets;
• Maintaining existing and implementing new Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments and training;
• Proactively managing both mandatory training and developmental training of staff.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU

• At least 3 years’ experience managing and leading teams;
• Hard Rock (including Drill & Blast), Asphalt and Concrete production experience
• Excellent awareness of current Health, Safety and Environmental legislation;
• Completed, or be working towards, a SHE NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent);
• Excellent understanding of Quarry Regulations 1999 and ACOP;
• A good understanding of heavy plant and machinery, including maintenance planning.

WHAT WE WILL GIVE YOU IN RETURN

• Company vehicle
• Company Pension
• 30 days annual leave per year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts Platform
• Career development and internal progression

THIS IS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO FULFIL A KEY ROLE WITHIN A FAST GROWING AND SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS!

WE OFFER A COMPETITIVE REMUNERATION PACKAGE AND FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER PROGRESSION.

WORKING TOWARDS A DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES