Quarry Supervisor

Breedon Group; Bowbank; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension & Sharesave

Life Assurance

Training & development

Employee benefits & discounts

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking a hands-on Quarry Operations Coordinator to assist the Quarry Manager in delivering safe and efficient extraction and production activities at the site. You will support day-to-day planning, coordinate across departments, and help ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

The role emphasizes conducting risk assessments, leading safety initiatives, and managing administrative duties such as reporting, records, procurement and budget control.

Qualifications

• Background in the extractive industry and familiarity with the extractive process.
• Strong focus on health, safety and environmental management and zero harm culture.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quarry Manager with safe and efficient management and operation of the quarry.
• Assist in management of production and extraction activities and troubleshooting of technical problems.
• Oversight of day-to-day planning across site in collaboration with other departments.
• Conduct risk assessments and health and safety inspections; demonstrate leadership in safety.

Skills

Problem analysis

Compliance

Interpersonal skills

Detail handling

Planning & organising

Work standards

Job description

The primary duty for this role will be to support the Quarry Manager with the safe and efficient management and operation of the Quarry.
You will support the management of production and extraction activities, troubleshooting technical problems and overseeing planning of day-to-day operations in conjunction with other departments across site, Safety will comprise a key element of the role. You will also be required to conduct risk assessments and health and safety inspections and to demonstrate leadership in safety.
An important element of the role will involve administrative duties, from writing reports and updating records to procurement and budget control.
An ability to plan and organise work in a time efficient fashion is critical.
The ideal candidate will have background in the extractive industry, be familiar with the extractive process with a strong focus on safety and interpersonal skills.
The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.

• Problem Analysis - Ability in pro-actively identifying problems, seeking pertinent data, recognising important information, and identifying possible causes of problems
• Compliance - Adherence to company policy and/or procedures. Seeks approval from the correct authority for changes.
• Interpersonal Skills - Awareness of other people and environment and own impact on these. Actions indicate a consideration for the feelings and needs of others
• Detail Handling - Tolerance for and ability to handle the details and paperwork associated with the job.
• Planning and Organising - Ability to establish efficiently an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to achieve a goal.
• Work Standards - Sets high, professional work standard consistently.

At Breedon Group, we pride ourselves on being one of the leading construction materials companies in the UK, Ireland and the USA . We are committed to providing innovative solutions and sustainable materials that contribute to building a future that benefits our communities. Our team is driven by integrity, commitment to excellence, and a passion for making a difference in the construction industry.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase additional leave.
• Aviva Pension scheme and Sharesave scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme and access to employee benefits platform for discounts on various high street shops and brands.
• Compensation We benchmark our salaries to ensure they reflect industry standards and the experience and skills of our team members.

Join Breedon Group, where you can be part of a team that is passionate about making a measurable impact in the construction industry.