Assistant Quarry Manager

Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited; Chipping Sodbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training & development

Safety focused culture

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quarry Manager for our busy Chipping Sodbury operation. You will lead site operations, develop teams and drive safety, quality and efficiency in a fast-paced quarry environment.

You will work with the Unit Manager to deliver targets, manage costs and champion continuous improvement while upholding high standards of customer service. This role provides a clear path for leadership development within a global materials business.

Qualifications

• Experience within quarrying, aggregates, mining, heavy industry, manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
• Supervisory or management experience with a passion for developing teams.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental excellence.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of operational performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to analyse information and make effective operational decisions.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and change.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of the quarry and operational teams to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Lead and develop operational teams, driving safety culture and policy compliance.
• Help deliver production targets while maximising efficiency and controlling costs.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Support environmental performance and sustainability objectives.
• Collaborate with technical, logistics and sales teams to ensure customer service and product quality.
• Assist with resource planning, training and succession development.
• Support capital projects and site improvement programmes.
• Utilise management data to drive performance improvements.

Skills

Quarrying experience

Team leadership

Health & safety focus

Commercial awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Assistant Quarry Manager Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire Competitive Salary

Ready to take the next step in your quarrying career? At Heidelberg Materials UK, we're looking for an ambitious Assistant Quarry Manager to join our team at our busy Chipping Sodbury operation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to develop their leadership skills while helping to drive safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement. Working alongside the Unit Manager, you'll play a key role in leading site operations, developing people, improving performance and ensuring we continue to deliver the highest standards of safety, quality and customer service. If you're passionate about operational leadership and want to build a long-term career with one of the world's leading construction materials businesses, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As Assistant Quarry Manager, you'll support the day-to-day management of the quarry and operational teams, helping ensure the site operates safely, efficiently and sustainably.

• Supporting the leadership and development of operational teams.
• Driving a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all company policies and legal requirements.
• Helping deliver production targets while maximising efficiency and controlling costs.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Supporting environmental performance and sustainability objectives.
• Working closely with technical, logistics and sales teams to ensure excellent customer service and product quality.
• Assisting with resource planning, training and succession development.
• Supporting capital projects and site improvement programmes.
• Using operational data and management information to drive performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

About You

• Experience within quarrying, aggregates, mining, heavy industry, manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
• Supervisory or management experience with a passion for developing teams.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental excellence.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of operational performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to analyse information and make effective operational decisions.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and change.

Why Join Heidelberg Materials?

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression across a global organisation.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• The chance to work with experienced leaders and industry experts.
• A supportive team culture focused on safety, innovation and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to make a real impact in a business committed to sustainability and operational excellence.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive Package

Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance

Work-Life Balance

27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans

Family-Friendly Policies

Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause

Inclusive Culture

Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)

Wellbeing & Development

Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities

Build Your Future With Us

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring operational leader looking to take the next step towards Quarry Management and broader leadership opportunities within Heidelberg Materials.

At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK) we strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where every individual can bring their unique skills and background to contribute to the success of our business. At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK), we understand that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development, and we aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement. As part of our commitment to promoting diversity, we are actively working to encourage more individuals to consider careers within the construction industry. We believe in building a workplace that is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity.

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We understand that women may face unique challenges in their careers, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment to help you thrive. Our family-friendly policies, such as enhanced maternity and parental leave, neonatal care, and adoption support, will provide you with the flexibility and support you need to balance your personal and professional commitments.

We also offer a range of benefits, such as access to our Employee Assistance Program, trained mental health first aiders, discounted private medical benefits and much more, to ensure your wellbeing is prioritised.