Quarry Operations Supervisor

Breedon; Leyburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Share Saver Scheme

Company Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on employee benefits

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Breedon Group plc is seeking a Quarry Supervisor to join our Leyburn quarrying team. You will manage quarry operations, assist in extraction, processing, and handling of aggregates to meet production targets safely and efficiently.

This hands-on role requires operating heavy plant, carrying out basic maintenance, and adhering strictly to health, safety and environmental procedures. You will enjoy outdoor work as part of a collaborative, busy quarry environment.

Qualifications

• CPCS or MPQC card is advantageous.
• Basic mechanical knowledge is required.
• Understanding and following health and safety practices is essential.
• Good communication and teamwork are important.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and fixed plant (dump trucks, loaders, crushers, screeners) safely and efficiently.
• Assist in extraction, crushing and processing of raw materials.
• Carry out routine checks, cleaning and basic maintenance on machinery.
• Load and unload materials safely for transport or processing.
• Follow daily work schedules and production instructions from supervisors.
• Conduct regular safety checks and report hazards, defects or incidents.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times.
• Keep the quarry site clean, safe and organised.
• Assist with site inspections and audits as required.
• Work flexibly across different roles and tasks depending on site needs.

Skills

Plant operation

Mechanical knowledge

Health & safety

Communication

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

MPQC/NVQ Level 2

Tools

CPCS card

Job description

Breedon Group plc is seeking a Quarry Supervisor to join our Leyburn quarrying team. You will manage quarry operations, assist in extraction, processing, and handling of aggregates to meet production targets safely and efficiently.

This hands-on role requires operating heavy plant, carrying out basic maintenance, and adhering strictly to health, safety and environmental procedures. You will enjoy outdoor work as part of a collaborative, busy quarry environment.