The Role
Supervise and execute shotfiring operations at a quarry: profile faces, mark and design blast specifications, safely transfer, store, charge and fire explosives, liaise with drillers, maintain bunding pre/post blast, and uphold strict health and safety standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are currently hiring for an Shotfirer/ Explosives Supervisor, based at Holme Hall Quarry, South Yorkshire. This role will report into the Quarry Manager
Key Responsibilities
- The role will involve face profiling, marking out shots, designing the blast specification, safe transfer and storage of explosives.
- Other duties will include the charging and firing of production shots and liaising with the driller.
- Candidates must demonstrate a strong attitude to health and safety and demonstrate a sound understanding of shot firing operations.
- You will also ideally be working towards or have gained their NVQ level 3 in shot firing, MPQC shot firing/explosives supervision card.
- Duties will require maintenance and placements of bunding pre and post blast.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Although not essential, it would benefit to have quarry passports and tickets for: 50T Excavators, loading shovels, and 40T articulated dumpers.
- Although not essential, it would benefit to have geotechnical training and knowledge
Job Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Aviva Pension scheme
- Holiday Purchase scheme
- Sharesave scheme
- Life Assurance
- Training & development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
Our Commitment:
At Breedon, we pride ourselves on our health, safety, and environmental consciousness. We strive to exceed standards to mitigate environmental impact and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and stakeholders.
Joining Breedon means:
Being part of a value-led organisation that respects and values your contribution. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment where you can be yourself, feel valued, respected, and supported to deliver your best work.
Being part of a value-led organisation that respects and values your contribution. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment where you can be yourself, feel valued, respected, and supported to deliver your best work.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please click to apply, we are eager to hear from you!
If you’re ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please click to apply, we are eager to hear from you!
Apply Now to start your journey with Breedon Group, where your work makes a tangible difference every day.
About
Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.
Skills Required
- Face profiling, marking out shots, and designing blast specifications
- Safe transfer, storage, charging and firing of explosives
- Liaise with drillers and coordinate production shots
- Strong health and safety attitude and sound understanding of shotfiring operations
- Maintenance and placement of bunding pre- and post-blast
- NVQ Level 3 in shotfiring and MPQC shotfiring/explosives supervision card (or working towards)
- Quarry passports and tickets for 50T excavators, loading shovels, and 40T articulated dumpers
- Geotechnical training and knowledge
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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.
