Quarry Manager

Careers at Hills; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing hub

Counselling support

Family-friendly benefits

25–28 days holiday

Cycle-to-Work

Exclusive discounts

Learning For All

Volunteer days

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Hills Quarry Products seeks a Quarry Manager to lead a brand-new greenfield operation at the former RAF Down Ampney airfield in Down Ampney, Gloucestershire. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits as the site is built from the ground up.

The role requires a degree or equivalent in Quarry Management or related discipline, proven leadership in quarrying or extractive industries, and strong HSE, analytical and budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree, diploma or equivalent in Quarry Management or related field.
• Essential: Proven leadership in quarrying, mining, aggregates or related industries.
• Essential: Good knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Essential: Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Essential: Budget management and cost control experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, compliant quarry operations to meet production and customer targets.
• Manage site performance, budgets and costs for operational excellence.
• Oversee extraction, processing, stock management and despatch for productivity and quality.
• Champion health, safety and environmental culture; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor performance and identify efficiency/cost-reduction opportunities.
• Lead, coach and develop the site team to sustain high performance.

Skills

Leadership

HSE knowledge

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Quarry Management

Geology background

Job description

Hills Quarry Products - Quarry Manager

Location: Down Ampney

Salary: Up to £60,000.00 per annum

Car allowance - Up to £9,500.00 per annum

Relocation Assistance: Subject to HMRC guidance

Hours: 37.5 hours

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Join Our Team at Hills!

We are looking for a Quarry Manager to join our team in Down Ampney, Gloucestershire. This is a full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package.

What is the role all about?

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development and launch of a brand-new greenfield quarry operation at the former RAF Down Ampney airfield. With production scheduled to commence in October 2026, you'll have the chance to shape the site from the ground up and contribute to its long-term success.

What you will be doing:

As our Quarry Manager, you will:

• Lead the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the quarry, ensuring production and customer targets are achieved.
• Manage site performance, budgets and costs to deliver operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee extraction, processing, stock management and despatch activities to maximise productivity and quality.
• Champion a strong health, safety and environmental culture, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and company standards.
• Monitor and report on operational performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead, coach and develop the site team, creating a high-performing and engaged workforce.

What we are looking for:

Essential:

• Degree, diploma or equivalent practical experience in Quarry Management, Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
• Proven leadership experience within quarrying, mining, aggregates, or other extractive industries, with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence.
• Sound understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation, standards and best practice relevant to quarrying.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify effective solutions in a dynamic operational environment.
• Commercially aware, with experience managing budgets, controlling costs and driving operational performance.

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 4/5 in Health, Safety & Environmental Management.

Why join us?

As our new Quarry Manager, you’ll be joining a respected, long-established business in the quarry industry with a strong reputation for quality, sustainability and community responsibility. You’ll be part of a fantastic team in a supportive, safe working environment where everyone’s contribution is valued.

Why you will love working here:

• Healthcare Cash Plan - dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions + free 24/7 remote GP for you and your family.
• Award-Winning Online Wellbeing Hub - expert resources to support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 Support When You Need It - confidential employee assistance programme helpline (managed by an external provider) and up to 6 free counselling sessions every year.
• Family-Friendly Benefits - enhanced maternity and paternity policies, plus life assurance for peace of mind.
• Generous Holiday Allowance - 25 days (rising to 28) with the flexibility to buy or sell days - All manageable via our employee self-service mobile app.
• Good attendance credits - earn good attendance credits which can be traded in for more holiday days.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme - save money, stay fit, go green.
• Exclusive Discounts - big savings on shopping, dining, gyms, travel, and entertainment.
• Grow Your Career - access to ongoing training and development via our “Learning For All” platform.
• Make a Difference - up to 2 paid volunteering days each year for causes you care about.
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus - cash rewards when you successfully refer a friend.

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen or shortlist applications; all applications are reviewed by our hiring team

About Us

Across Wiltshire and surrounding counties, The Hills Group of companies manages and recycles waste, produces essential construction materials through quarrying and ready mixed concrete, and builds award-winning homes in sought after locations.

Established in 1900 and family-owned, The Hills Group has evolved over the past four generations into a multi-million pound business, harnessing the latest technologies, pioneering major infrastructure projects, and employing over 600 people.

Whether extracting minerals, managing and recycling waste or building new homes, the same qualities of energy, enterprise, affability and confidence with which Hills was founded, still characterise the Hills business today.

Hills is committed to providing an equitable workplace for all. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination, and that our current and future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Please feel free to contact us directly should you wish to discuss how we can ensure a positive experience for you.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. During the application process, you will have the option to apply under this scheme should you wish to do so.