Quarry Manager

New Resource Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Wellbeing support

Employee assistance

Family-friendly benefits

25 days holiday

Cycle to work

Exclusive discounts

Training & development

Paid volunteering

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

New Resource Recruitment are seeking an experienced Quarry Manager to lead a Berkshire operation, driving safe, compliant and efficient production in a well-established organisation within the quarrying and aggregates sector.

You will oversee extraction, processing, stock and despatch, manage budgets and performance, and champion safety, quality and continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quarrying, aggregates, mining or related industry.
• Degree or equivalent in Quarry Management, Mining Engineering or Geology.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience managing budgets and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarry extraction, processing, stock management and despatch.
• Lead safety culture and on-site team development.
• Manage site budgets and operational forecasts.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget management

Health & safety knowledge

Analytical skills

People leadership

Operational excellence

NVQ 4/5 HSE

Education

Degree in Quarry Management / Mining

Job description

New Resource Recruitment are delighted to be representing a well-established and highly respected organisation within the quarrying and aggregates sector, who are looking to appoint an experienced Quarry Manager to take the lead at their Berkshire operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Quarry Manager who wants genuine responsibility, the opportunity to make a measurable impact, and the backing of an established business with a strong reputation for quality, safety, sustainability and operational excellence.

Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Relocation assistance: Available, subject to HMRC guidance

THE ROLE

As Quarry Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the quarry, ensuring production, quality, customer and commercial targets are achieved.

You will be a visible leader on site, responsible for driving a strong safety culture, developing your team and continuously improving operational performance.

The role will see you oversee:

• Quarry extraction, processing, stock management and despatch
• Production, quality and customer requirements
• Site budgets, costs and operational forecasts
• Fixed and mobile plant performance and maintenance
• Health, safety and environmental compliance
• Contractors, site personnel and operational standards
• Environmental monitoring, restoration and planning commitments
• Performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recruitment, coaching, training and development of your site team

You will also act as the appointed Quarry Manager under Regulation 8(1)(c) of the Quarries Regulations 1999, ensuring the operation remains fully compliant with all relevant legislation, permits, licences and company standards.

THIS IS A LEADERSHIP ROLE

We're looking for someone who can take ownership, make decisions and lead from the front.

You’ll need to be commercially aware and comfortable managing budgets and costs, while never compromising on safety, compliance or quality.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who can bring people with you, creating a positive, accountable and high-performing site culture.

WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING FOR?

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven management/leadership experience within quarrying, aggregates, mining or another extractive industry
• A degree, diploma or equivalent practical experience in Quarry Management, Mining Engineering, Geology or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation relevant to quarrying
• Experience managing budgets, costs and operational performance
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills
• The confidence to lead teams, contractors and site operations
• A strong understanding of operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Desirable: NVQ Level 4/5 in Health, Safety & Environmental Management.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

This isn't just another Quarry Manager position. You'll be joining a long-established, financially strong and people-focused business where your experience and leadership will genuinely make a difference.

The wider benefits package includes:

• Healthcare Cash Plan including dental, optical, physiotherapy and prescriptions, plus a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family.
• Award-Winning Wellbeing Support access to online resources supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance confidential support and up to 6 free counselling sessions per year.
• Family-Friendly Benefits enhanced maternity and paternity policies and life assurance.
• 25 Days Holiday, increasing to 28, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• Good Attendance Credits earn additional holiday through the attendance scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Exclusive Discounts including retail, dining, gyms, travel and entertainment.
• Training & Development ongoing development through a dedicated learning platform.
• Paid Volunteering up to 2 days per year.
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY?

If you're an experienced Quarry Manager ready for your next challenge, this is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of a significant operation while working for a business that values people, safety, quality and long-term performance.

You’ll have the autonomy to lead, the resources to improve the operation and the opportunity to develop a strong team around you.