Quarry Supervisor

Breedon Group; Penrith; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Aviva Pension

Life Assurance

Training & development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking a Quarry Supervisor at the Shap Blue Quarry & Asphalt Plant in Cumbria to support the Quarry Manager in safe and efficient operation. You will help manage production, extraction activities and day-to-day planning, collaborating with multiple departments across site.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, risk assessments, and maintaining records, with opportunities for training and development within a leading UK construction materials company.

Qualifications

• Background in extractive industry preferred.
• Strong focus on health, safety and environmental practices.
• Ability to plan and organise day-to-day operations with attention to detail.
• Leadership in safety and incident prevention.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quarry Manager with safe and efficient quarry operations.
• Assist in production planning, extraction activities and troubleshooting.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across site in collaboration with other departments.
• Maintain records, write reports and manage procurement/budget control.

Skills

Problem Analysis

Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

Detail Handling

Planning and Organising

Work Standards

Job description

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Location: Shap Blue Quarry & Asphalt Plant, Cumbria

Description

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.

We are currently seeking a Quarry Supervisor to join the team.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 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.

Job Benefits

• 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.