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Quarry Supervisor
Killerby Quarry, near Catterick, North Yorkshire
Lead from the front. Keep production moving. Make safety your legacy.
Are you an experienced Quarry Supervisor, Assistant Quarry Manager, Production Manager or Section Manager looking for a fresh challenge?
We're looking for a hands-on, people-focused Quarry Supervisor to take ownership of quarrying operations at Tarmac's Killerby Quarry. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a busy quarry with full operational accountability. You’ll manage, coach and develop a high-performing team, drive continuous improvement, safety and operational excellence as well as having the opportunity to influence business performance through KPIs, budgets and operational strategy.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Quarry Supervisor you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and profitable management of all quarrying operations on site. As well as leading, coaching and developing a skilled and motivated operational team, safety, compliance and operational performance will be at the heart of everything you do.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing quarry extraction activities to maximise efficiency and productivity
- Leading continuous improvement initiatives across the operation
- Managing operational budgets, costs and resource planning
- Producing and analysing operational and performance reports
- Maintaining effective stock management processes
- Ensuring all plant, equipment and mobile assets are operated safely and maintained effectively in accordance with all legislation, policies and procedures
- Implementing and reviewing risk assessments, safe systems of work and standard operating procedures
- Investigating incidents, near misses and unsafe working practices
- Managing training plans and maintaining an up-to-date training matrix
- Monitoring and reporting KPIs, driving operational performance and business improvement
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Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday (Days) and Saturday (AM) - flexibility is required to support operational and customer requirements when needed.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced operational leader with a strong background in quarrying, extractives, or a similar heavy industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have experience managing a quarry and/or asphalt operation. You will also possess:
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Experience managing budgets and operational performance
- Strong understanding of Quarries Regulations 1999
- Understanding of Regulation 8.1(c & d) appointments, and willing to work towards obtaining an appointment to help run site and management cover as required
- Diploma in Quarry Technology or FdSc Extractives Technology
- SHE NVQ Level 4 / QCF Level 6
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive positive change
- A thorough understanding of risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Knowledge of production processes, health and safety and environmental standards
- Strong IT skills (SAP, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (advantageous)
This role is easily commutable from Catterick, Middlesbrough, Northallerton, Richmond, Boroughbridge, Harrogate, Wetherby, York and the surrounding areas.
Why Tarmac
At Tarmac, who you are matters.
We want to get to know you. If you're proud of a job well done, enjoy collaborating with others and are always looking for ways to improve, we'd love to hear from you.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Whatever your background, if you're passionate about safety, operational excellence and developing people, you'll find opportunities to grow and make a real difference with us.
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If you’re ready to take ownership of a key operational site and lead a high-performing team then apply today!
We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.
Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
- Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
- Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
- Training and development opportunities
Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.
We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.
Ready to build your future?
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Tarmac Trading Limited
Job Reference tarmac/TP/232604/8036
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