Quarry and Recycling Supervisor

At Tarmac,

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We are currently recruiting for a Quarry and Recycling Supervisor to supervise our fantastic team at our Lockington Quarry, which is located close to Derby in Derbyshire. The Quarry and Recycling Supervisor role here at Lockington is slightly different in the aspect that the quarry is currently mothballed and so the role is focused on the 2 main aspects - quarry earth moving activities and running the on-site recycling operations. The site was mothballed in with some restoration earth works still ongoing. The recycling operation aspect is that of road planings for recycling and distribution throughout the midlands via contract crush.

The site is easily accessible from Derby, Nottingham, Loughborough, Burton-upon-Trent, Newark-on-Trent, Tamworth, Lichfield, Melton Mowbray and surrounding areas. 

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Role Responsibility

The Quarry and Recycling Supervisor role here at Lockington will support the management of the environmental, safety and operational standards which are fundamental to the role of Quarry and Recycling Supervisor with insight into cost control, contractor management and performance improvement. You will work in the support of managing site compliance with business policies and procedures and ensuring that legislative compliance is met.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the role , not exhaustive:

Leading and active supervision of the contract crush and earth works contractors Support the delivery of toolbox talks Supervise all aspects of daily environmental, sustainability and operational requirements of the quarry and recycling area Ensure the permitted recycling area is operating compliantly in-line with its environmental permit/waste management license Work to drive operational performance through KPI’s Timely resolution of queries assigned to the sector Take responsibility for your own safety and that of colleagues and business partners Ensure housekeeping is kept to a high standard

Key Stakeholders you will liaise with in the responsibilities of this role:

Quarry and Recycling Manager - Area Operations teams - Health & Safety team - Procurement and support teams - National Logistics team - Area Commercial teams - Area HR Manager - Industry Bodies – Customers – RAP Manager

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role the ideal candidate for the position of Quarry and Recycling Supervisor you will have experience and knowledge of:

ESSENTIAL Experience

Experience in Quarry operations Experience in environmental, sustainability and recycling programmes – would prove highly beneficial Previous experience of a Sand and Gravel Quarry environment – would prove highly beneficial Previous experience of a recycling environment – would prove highly beneficial Working knowledge of Risk Assessments and Safe System of Work Systems Working knowledge of H&S and Environmental policies

DESIRABLE Qualifications

A role associated qualification in Environmental or Sustainability would prove highly beneficial IOSH Managing Safely NVQ in fixed and mobile plant operations WAMITAB or equivalent qualification would prove highly beneficial

Skills

Able to actively support the identification and implement of site and process improvements Able to effectively communicate and look for opportunities to identify customer needs

Why Us

In addition to the role of Quarry and Recycling Supervisor we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:

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 

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