Quarry Manager: Lead Operations, Safety & Performance

RecXchange Portal LLC; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive company benefits

Long-term career development

Job summary

Andrews Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Quarry Manager to lead a major quarrying operation in Clitheroe, Lancashire. You will guide the operational team, balance production with safety and drive continuous improvement on site.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong budgeting, and the ability to manage performance targets while coordinating with regional management and maintenance teams. A relevant quarry background is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quarry teams and improving safety culture.
• Strong knowledge of quarry operations and budgets.
• Ability to develop people and deliver performance targets.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing the quarry team, building a culture of accountability, safety and performance.
• Managing day-to-day quarrying operations, including mineral extraction, production, mobile plant and contractor activities.
• Overseeing contract crushing operations to ensure safe, efficient and consistent production.
• Maintaining compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Taking responsibility for operational budgets, expenditure, cost control and site performance.
• Delivering production targets, operational KPIs and regional business objectives.
• Coordinating maintenance activities to improve plant reliability and availability.
• Identifying opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste and costs.
• Developing safe systems of work, risk assessments and training programmes.
• Managing contractor performance and ensuring work is completed safely to standards.
• Supporting employee development and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Safety Awareness

Decision Making

Communication

Team Development

Education

SHE NVQ Level 4 or QCF Level 6

Tools

SAP

Job description

Andrews Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Quarry Manager to lead a major quarrying operation in Clitheroe, Lancashire. You will guide the operational team, balance production with safety and drive continuous improvement on site.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong budgeting, and the ability to manage performance targets while coordinating with regional management and maintenance teams. A relevant quarry background is essential.