Deputy Quarry Manager

FCC Environment Group; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On-the-job training and progression

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Flexible benefits (high street savings

cycle to work

Gymflex membership

Job summary

FCC Environment Group is seeking a Deputy Quarry Manager for Barnsdale Bar Quarry in Pontefract. The role supports the Quarry Manager to run safe and efficient operations in compliance with regulations. Salary ranges from £35,686 to £44,835 with 25 days’ leave and a pension scheme.

The position offers on-the-job training and progression opportunities. You will oversee safety, environmental compliance, staff training and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects and maintain

Qualifications

• Educated to A-level standard, preferably degree level.
• Experience or knowledge of the quarrying and waste industries.
• Competency in IT programmes, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong leadership and ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quarry Manager with safe, productive and efficient management of Barnsdale Bar Quarry.
• Operate the quarry in accordance with Health and Safety Document and Quarries Regulations 1999.
• Ensure supervision of all activities on site and risk/environmental assessments.
• Promote safe working methods and compliance with regulations.
• Coach and develop employees and subcontractors, ensuring appropriate licences and certifications.
• Support investigations of accidents, incidents and near-misses.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong leadership skills

People development

IT skills (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

A-level or degree

NVQ/QCF qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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

Deputy Quarry Manager

Salary – £35,686 - £44,835

Hours – 47.75 hours per week

Location & Postcode – Barnsdale Bar Quarry, Pontefract, WF8 3JX

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.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme, where applicable
• On-the-job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• 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.