Assistant Quarry Manager

Breedon Group plc; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Breedon Group plc is seeking an Assistant Quarry Manager at Leaton Quarry, Shropshire. This hands-on role supports the Quarry Manager in delivering safe, cost-effective production with a strong team approach.

The position requires quarry experience and prior management on a large site, with a proactive mindset and a commitment to high safety standards. 48 hours per week; permanent, full-time role at a busy site.

Qualifications

• Experience in quarry operations and safety practices.
• Past management roles on large sites preferred.
• Demonstrated proactive approach to high performance.

Responsibilities

• Certify quarry operation aligns with licence requirements.
• Lead health, safety and environmental standards on site.
• Monitor plant condition and performance for efficient production.
• Support Quarry Manager in day-to-day site leadership.

Skills

Quarry experience

Management experience

Proactive working style

Large site management

Positive attitude

Education

Geotechnical Level 4

NVQ in HSE Quarry Mgmt Level 4

Job description

Assistant Quarry Manager

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Leaton Quarry, Shropshire

Description

As an Assistant Quarry Manager based at Leaton Quarry Telford, you enjoy working in a ‘hands on’ position supporting the Quarry Manager in efficiently managing a busy Quarry alongside a collaborative and dedicated team.

As Assistant to the Quarry Manager, you will take an active role in overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring the timely and cost-effective production of materials while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance. From monitoring plant condition and performance to strategically extracting mineral, you’ll help safeguard the site’s ongoing capability. No two days will be the same in this dynamic and varied role.

This role is based on 48 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

As our Assistant Quarry Manager, you’ll be responsible for certifying the Quarry is run in line with the operating licence, through statutory procedure checks and reporting. You will place high importance on safety and be key in driving forwards our standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental Management.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential:

• Experienced working in a quarry environment
• Previous experience in a management position
• Flexible, proactive approach to establish high standards of work performance
• Ability to demonstrate proven experience with assisting with management of a large site
• Positive and hardworking

Desirable but not essential:

• Geotechnical Level 4
• NVQ in HSE Quarry Management Level 4 (or equivalent)
• An understanding of Quarry Regs & ACOPNVQ in HSE Quarry Management Level 4 (or equivalent)
• An understanding/working towards IOSH or Supervising Safety

Job Benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions
• Sharesave Scheme
• Group Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme