Holcim
Assistant Quarry Manager
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About Holcim
We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.
Holcim UK Company Benefits
- Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
- Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
- We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.
- Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
- Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
- Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
- Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
- Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products
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The Opportunity
Join Holcim as an Assistant Quarry Manager at our strategic hardstone quarry near Launceston, Cornwall. Producing approximately 400ktpa, this site is a key operation in our network supplying asphalt plants across the South West region as well as local construction projects. This role is your chance to lead quarry production, extraction, and restoration activities while driving operational excellence. You’ll manage safety, compliance, and workforce performance, ensuring the quarry runs efficiently and sustainably.
- Act as the Statutory 8.1(D) Manager, ensuring compliance with the Quarries Regulations 1999 and other relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation.
- Oversee financial performance, ensuring the site operates within budget and all financial reporting requirements are met.
- Ensure operations comply with planning permissions, environmental permits, and the geotechnical quarry design plans.
- Lead the team in maintaining production targets while managing drilling, blasting, and extraction activities.
- Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and inspections, ensuring a safe working environment and continuous improvement.
- Manage and develop the workforce, ensuring effective recruitment, training, and performance management.
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Who You Are
You’re an experienced Assistant Quarry Manager with strong leadership, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to site management. Your ability to oversee complex quarrying operations and drive performance makes you an essential part of the business.
- Extensive experience in quarry operations, including drilling, blasting, and extraction.
- SHE NVQ Level 3 or QCF equivalent, with a strong understanding of quarry regulations and geological factors in quarry design and IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous.
- Excellent planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with strong communication skills to manage teams and liaise with commercial and distribution departments.
- Highly organised, results-driven, and financially aware, with the ability to manage budgets and cost controls effectively.
We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
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