The Role
Supports the Quarry Manager in overseeing daily quarry operations, production, plant performance, mineral extraction, statutory checks, and operating-license compliance. The role emphasizes cost-effective production, health and safety, environmental management, site performance, and maintaining operational capability. Candidates need quarry experience, prior management experience, a proactive approach, and strong work standards. Geotechnical Level 4, NVQ HSE Quarry Management Level 4, quarry regulations knowledge, and IOSH training are desirable.
Summary Generated by Built In
As an Assistant Quarry Manager based at Leaton Quarry Telford, you enjoy working in a ‘hands on’ position supporting the Quarry Manager in efficiently managing a busy Quarry alongside a collaborative and dedicated team.
As Assistant to the Quarry Manager, you will take an active role in overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring the timely and cost-effective production of materials while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance. From monitoring plant condition and performance to strategically extracting mineral, you’ll help safeguard the site’s ongoing capability. No two days will be the same in this dynamic and varied role.
This role is based on 48 hours per week
This role is based on 48 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
As our Assistant Quarry Manager, you’ll be responsible for certifying the Quarry is run in line with the operating licence, through statutory procedure checks and reporting. You will place high importance on safety and be key in driving forwards our standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental Management.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential:
Experienced working in a quarry environment
Previous experience in a management position
Experienced working in a quarry environment
Previous experience in a management position
Flexible, proactive approach to establish high standards of work performance
Ability to demonstrate proven experience with assisting with management of a large site
Positive and hardworking
Ability to demonstrate proven experience with assisting with management of a large site
Positive and hardworking
Desirable but not essential:
Geotechnical Level 4
NVQ in HSE Quarry Management Level 4 (or equivalent)
An understanding of Quarry Regs & ACOPNVQ in HSE Quarry Management Level 4 (or equivalent)
An understanding/working towards IOSH or Supervising Safety
Job Benefits
25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions
Sharesave Scheme
Group Life Assurance
Company Sick Pay
Training & Development Opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
About
Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.
Skills Required
- Experience working in a quarry environment
- Previous experience in a management position
- Flexible and proactive approach to maintaining high work-performance standards
- Proven experience assisting with management of a large site
- Positive and hardworking attitude
- Geotechnical Level 4 qualification
- NVQ in HSE Quarry Management Level 4 or equivalent
- Understanding of Quarry Regulations and ACOP
- IOSH qualification or safety supervision training
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The Company
What We Do
Breedon Group is a leading vertically-integrated international construction materials group operating in Great Britain, Ireland, and the United States. They supply essential building materials—including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt—to a diversified network of customers across infrastructure, housebuilding, and commercial end-markets. Their business model focuses on creating sustainable value through the production and supply of high-quality construction materials and surfacing solutions.
