Quarry Supervisor: Lead Safe Operations & Team Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave (+ holidays)

Share Saver Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Breedon Group operates Leyburn Quarry & Asphalt Plant in North Yorkshire and is seeking a Quarry Supervisor to lead safe, efficient extraction, processing, and transport of aggregates. You will run heavy plant, perform basic maintenance, and ensure adherence to safety standards in a busy quarry setting.

This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, teamwork and delivering production targets while maintaining high safety and environmental practices.

Qualifications

• Operate plant or machinery (e.g. loading shovel, excavator, dumper) safely.
• Basic mechanical maintenance and checks on equipment.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Clear communication and strong teamwork.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable, punctual and self-motivated.
• Flexible and able to adapt to different tasks and shifts.
• CPCS or MPQC card advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and fixed plant (e.g. dump trucks, loading shovels, crushers, screeners) safely and efficiently.
• Assist in extraction, crushing, and processing of 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 or incidents.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Keep the quarry site clean, safe, and organized.
• Assist with site inspections and audits as required.
• Work flexibly across different roles depending on site needs.

Skills

CPCS/MPQC card

Mechanical knowledge

Health & safety

Communication

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Reliability

Flexibility

Tools

Plant & machinery operation

Job description

Breedon Group operates Leyburn Quarry & Asphalt Plant in North Yorkshire and is seeking a Quarry Supervisor to lead safe, efficient extraction, processing, and transport of aggregates. You will run heavy plant, perform basic maintenance, and ensure adherence to safety standards in a busy quarry setting.

This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, teamwork and delivering production targets while maintaining high safety and environmental practices.