Assistant Quarry Manager Shap

4 weeks ago


Penrith, United Kingdom Breedon Group plc Full time
DescriptionWe are currently seeking an Assistant Quarry Manager to join the team based at Shap, Cumbria.     

The primary duty for this role will be to support our Quarry Manager in the overseeing of the safe and efficient management and operation of a busy Quarry & Asphalt plant.
Key ResponsibilitiesAssisting the Quarry Manager 8(1)c in all operations in accordance with the Quarries Regulations 1999.Working with all members of the Management team to continually raise the Health, Safety and Environmental standards of the Company.Ensuring that all contractors who carry out work on the quarry site are inducted, monitored and supervised to ensure safe working practices are adhered to.Ensuring that all plant and equipment is maintained to a high standard.Ensuring that the site is maintained in a condition which creates ownership and responsibility.Ensuring that production systems and products comply with all current quality standards.Ensuring that company and regulatory inspections and reports are completed.Liaising with the sales team and customers to ensure the sites deliver the highest standards in customer service.Whilst training will be given, you will ideally hold the IOSH Managing Safety qualification, be qualified to 8(1)d level. Level 6 QCF would be beneficial.

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 & ExpertiseYou will have a sound knowledge of crushing and screening using static plant, maintenance activities on both fixed and mobile plant, experience in blasting and can effectively plan and organise quarrying operations.  Ideally, you will hold a QCF level 6 (equivalent NVQ level 4/5) in Health, Safety & Environmental management within the extractives industry; possess good leadership skills to promote positive team working; communicate effectively with other functions within the business. 
Benefits25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAviva Pension schemeHoliday Purchase schemeSharesave schemeLife AssuranceTraining & development opportunitiesEmployee assistance programmeAccess to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.

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