Quarry Operations Lead & Safety Supervisor

Breedon Group; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Aviva Pension and Sharesave

Life Assurance

Training and development

Employee assistance programme

Discount platform

Job summary

Breedon Group operates a Quarry Operative/Supervisor role at Low Harperley Quarry in Durham. The role focuses on supporting the Quarry Manager with safe and efficient production and extraction activities, while coordinating with multiple site departments.

Ideal candidates will have experience in the extractive industry, strong safety focus, and the ability to plan and organise work efficiently, maintaining high standards across health and environmental practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in extractive industry and familiarity with quarry processes.
• Strong emphasis on safety, with ability to conduct risk assessments and safety inspections.
• Proven planning, organisational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quarry Manager with safe, efficient operation of the quarry.
• Support production and extraction activities; troubleshoot technical problems.
• Plan and organise day-to-day operations in coordination with site departments.
• Perform risk assessments and safety inspections; demonstrate safety leadership.
• Prepare reports, update records, and handle procurement and budget control.

Job description

Breedon Group operates a Quarry Operative/Supervisor role at Low Harperley Quarry in Durham. The role focuses on supporting the Quarry Manager with safe and efficient production and extraction activities, while coordinating with multiple site departments.

Ideal candidates will have experience in the extractive industry, strong safety focus, and the ability to plan and organise work efficiently, maintaining high standards across health and environmental practices.