Extraction Supervisor - Lead Safe, Efficient Quarry Ops

Heidelberg Materials Limited; Aberdare; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking an Extraction Supervisor to own quarry extraction operations, lead from the front and drive performance improvements on site in Aberdare. You will oversee safety, environmental performance, and material quality while coordinating drilling, blasting and contractor activities.

The role requires hands-on leadership, 5+ years in quarrying, and qualifications in explosives/shots.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience within quarrying operations.
• Explosives Supervisor and Shotfiring qualifications.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• NVQ Level 4 in SHE Quarry Operations.
• Experience managing contractors and mobile plant operations.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead extraction operations safely and in line with the Quarries Regulations 1999 and our HSEMS.
• Manage contractors working within the extraction area, ensuring safe practices.
• Coordinate blast schedules and quarry development to maintain a consistent supply.
• Ensure material to the primary crusher is the right size and quality for throughput.
• Work with production to meet operational requirements.
• Carry out and support daily inspections, geotechnical inspections and 5S audits.
• Ensure haul roads are designed and maintained for safe operations.
• Monitor fuel usage, idle time and plant cycle times to identify improvements.
• Apply 5S, Lean and Six Sigma to continuously improve performance.
• Identify training needs and ensure inductions and training are provided.
• Manage environmental impacts including dust suppression and blasting communications.
• Maintain strong relationships with colleagues, contractors and communities.

Skills

Quarrying experience

Explosives supervisor

Shotfiring qualifications

IOSH Managing Safely

NVQ Level 4 SHE Quarry

Contractor management

Mobile plant ops

Education

NVQ Level 4 in SHE Quarry Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking an Extraction Supervisor to own quarry extraction operations, lead from the front and drive performance improvements on site in Aberdare. You will oversee safety, environmental performance, and material quality while coordinating drilling, blasting and contractor activities.

The role requires hands-on leadership, 5+ years in quarrying, and qualifications in explosives/shots.