Deputy Quarry Manager

FCC Environment; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On-the-job training and progression

Refer a friend scheme

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Best Doctors Service

Job summary

FCC Environment is seeking a Deputy Quarry Manager for Barnsdale Bar Quarry. You will assist the Quarry Manager in safe, productive management of operations, ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.

This full-time position includes a rota for one Saturday morning per month and offers training, progression and a supportive team within a leading waste and resource management company.

Qualifications

• Educated to A-level standard, preferably degree level, or equivalent NVQ/QCF in a relevant subject.
• Completion of Competency Management System modules
• Completion of an appropriate extractives QCF qualification
• Competency in IT programmes, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong leadership and people-development skills
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Quarry Manager with safe, productive management of operations on site.
• Operate the quarry in line with Health and Safety requirements and Quarries Regulations 1999.
• Ensure effective supervision and control of activities on site.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments and environmental impact assessments.
• Promote safe working practices and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with Quarry Manager and Health & Safety Representative on safety matters.
• Ensure training and competence of employees and subcontractors.
• Support incident reporting and investigations where appropriate.
• Promote environmentally considerate working practices on site.
• Develop strong communication across the site and maintain stakeholder relations.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation and industry developments.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

People development

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

A-level or higher

NVQ/QCF in a relevant subject

Competency Management System modules

QCF extractives qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further...

Deputy Quarry Manager

As Deputy Quarry Manager at FCC Environment, you will assist the Quarry Manager with the safe, productive and efficient management of Barnsdale Bar Quarry. You will help ensure that operations comply with the Quarries Regulations 1999, FCC procedures and all relevant health, safety and environmental requirements.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working five days per week and one Saturday morning per month on a rota basis.

Our promise to you

• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme, where applicable
• On-the-job training and progression
• Refer a friend scheme
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via the Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Assisting and supporting the Quarry Manager with the safe, productive and effective management of operations at Barnsdale Bar Quarry
• Operating the quarry in accordance with the Health and Safety Document and the Quarries Regulations 1999
• Ensuring appropriate management control and supervision of all activities taking place on site
• Conducting regular site inspections, risk assessments and environmental aspects and impacts assessments
• Ensuring safe working methods, procedures, rules and regulations are understood and followed
• Liaising with the Quarry Manager and Health and Safety Representative on workplace health and safety matters
• Ensuring employees and subcontractors are suitably trained and competent, with the necessary licences and certificates in place
• Supporting accident, incident and near-miss reporting and assisting with investigations where appropriate
• Working in accordance with the Environmental Management System and promoting environmentally considerate working practices
• Developing effective communication and professional working relationships across the site
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and industry developments
• Supporting projects set by the senior management team and delivering suitable outcomes

What are we looking for?

• Educated to A-level standard, preferably degree level, or holding an equivalent NVQ/QCF qualification in a relevant subject
• Experience or knowledge of the quarrying and waste industries
• Completion of the relevant Competency Management System modules
• Completion of an appropriate extractives QCF qualification
• Competency in IT programmes, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with a multi-disciplined team
• Good people-development skills, with the ability to coach and inspire others
• The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to decision-making
• The ability to review priorities and respond quickly and positively to change
• A resilient and professional approach to managing third parties

About Us

Darrington Quarries Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of FCC Environment (UK) Limited. Darrington Quarries operates quarry sites across the Yorkshire region and supports FCC Environment’s wider waste, recycling and resource management activities.

As part of FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies, we are committed to safe, efficient and sustainable operations. FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.