We are currently looking to fill a position of a Quarry Manager due to the current manager reaching retirement.
Main Purpose of the Role
* To produce the appropriate quantity and quality of product safely at the minimum cost, as dictated by the budget.
* To recommend to the Production Manager changes in strategy, policy, or procedures with a view to increasing profitability and efficiency.
* To ensure compliance with the Company’s Safety Policy, Quarries Regulations 1999 Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
* Assist the Production Manager in the preparation of annual cost budgets.
* To ensure that mobile and fixed plant is available for use during working hours by arranging speedy and economic repairs when required.
* Issuing orders to suppliers and keeping records of spending whilst achieving cost budgets.
* To ensure compliance with all legislation, permissions and licences that relate to the Company’s site.
* To lead, motivate and train the workforce and to achieve and maintain a high morale.
* To monitor and maintain all water discharge within the EA Consent Levels.
* To advise the Site Foreman of any necessary corrective action across the site.
* To undertake the preparation of risk assessments and take action on these as appropriate.
* To ensure that contractors are adequately inducted, trained and instructed to ensure safe working on site.
* To conduct regular Health and Safety training meetings and sessions.
Skills and Experience
* NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Management in Mineral Product Operations.
* NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plant Operations and competency qualification for operating quarry plant.
* Previous history in a management position within the mineral products industry, preferably sand and gravel.
* A good understanding of plant and machinery, including maintenance and planning.
* Knowledge and experience of production processes, health and safety systems and cost/budget control.
* Excellent understanding of the Quarries Regulations Act 1999 and ACOP.
Benefits-Salary £49809.25 + £14000 car allowance.
* Health care maintenance cash plan which can help to cover costs of everyday health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, osteopathy, prescriptions and preventative measures such as health screening.
* Access to shopping and gym discounts.
* Employee assistance programme providing 24/7 access to helplines and information, plus up to 6 counselling sessions per year.
* 25 days holiday per annum increasing annually to 28.
* Holiday trading allowing employees to buy or sell holiday throughout the year.
* Salary Sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
* Auto enrolment pension scheme with 1 x life assurance.
* Car allowance of £14,009.00 per annum.