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Department: Operations and Maintenance
Location: Raisby Quarry & Concrete Plant, Durham
Description
At Breedon Group, we pride ourselves on being one of the leading construction materials companies in the UK, Ireland & 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 the planning of day-to-day operations in conjunction with other departments across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Safety: A key element of the role. You will be required to conduct risk assessments and health and safety inspections and to demonstrate leadership in safety.
- Administrative Duties: From writing reports and updating records to procurement and budget control.
- Planning and Organising: Ability to plan and organise work in a time-efficient fashion.
- Interpersonal Skills: The ideal candidate will have a background in the extractive industry, be familiar with the extractive process, with a strong focus on safety and interpersonal skills.
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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 standards consistently.
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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. Apply today to take a step towards a fulfilling career with us.
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