Assistant Quarry Manager

Breedon Group plc; Telford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days Annual Leave

Enhanced Employer Pension

Sharesave Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Company Sick Pay

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Breedon Group plc in Leaton Quarry, Telford, is seeking an Assistant Quarry Manager to support the Quarry Manager in efficiently running a busy quarry and production of materials while upholding HSE standards. The role, based at Leaton Quarry, Shropshire, involves hands-on supervision and a collaborative team environment.

The role is based on 48 hours per week, with a focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Certify the Quarry is run in line with the operating licence, through statutory procedure checks and reporting.
• Place high importance on safety and drive forwards our standards of excellence in Health, Safety and Environmental Management.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, monitoring plant condition and performance.
• Support the Quarry Manager in efficiently managing a busy quarry and production of materials.

Skills

Quarry experience

Management experience

Flexible, proactive

Large site management

Safety culture

Education

NVQ in HSE Quarry Management Level 4

Geotechnical Level 4

Job description

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.

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Location: Leaton Quarry, Shropshire

Description

As an 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