Quarry Manager

At Grundon Sand & Gravel, we are on the lookout for a dynamic, passionate, and driven individual to join our Aggregates Operations team based in Kennetholme.

This is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to make a real impact. Join a company where your work truly matters, as we work together towards our goal of becoming the UK's leading supplier of sand and aggregates across the building, construction, landscaping, decorative, and leisure sectors.

Reporting into the Operations Manager you will play a key role in driving our mission forward by ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of Kennetholme Quarry and its restoration, in collaboration with our joint venture partner.

You will lead and support the site team to deliver strong operational performance, maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and quality across all activities.

The role may also include supporting mobile operations to maintain service excellence and occasionally providing additional hours or site cover to meet operational requirements.

What will you do

• Lead, coach, and support the site team to work safely, efficiently, and productively, promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Oversee all quarry operations, ensuring compliance with the Quarry Regulations 1999, company policies, and site working plans.
• Manage material processing and plant performance to achieve production targets, quality standards, and operational efficiency.
• Implement and monitor safe systems of work, risk assessments, and preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring accurate record keeping and prompt reporting of any defects.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental, and welfare performance, acting as the responsible person in emergency situations.
• Monitor budgets, maintenance, and inspections, ensuring all activities are delivered in line with company standards and continuous improvement goals.
• Support cross-site operations and provide COTC coverage for restoration activities, contributing to long-term compliance and business objectives.
• Ensure full compliance with all Company policies and procedures including health and safety and employment.
• Any other duties, such as ad hoc projects, as requested by the job holder's Manager/Supervisor or the Board of Directors that are within the skills and capabilities of the job holder., Our core value of being responsible requires that we focus on the following key areas:
• Environmental - Protecting the local and global environment through responsible management, ensuring compliance, limiting climate change impacts, minimising waste and protecting biodiversity.
• Health and Safety - Promoting a positive safety culture that considers the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and the wider community.
• Our People - Attracting a diversity of people to our organisation who believe in the same principles of responsibility and who are engaged through ongoing training and development.
• Community - Encouraging open, honest and respectful communication with the community, whilst supporting local enhancement initiatives that leave a lasting legacy.

• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in a managerial role within the Aggregates or Quarrying industry.
• A QCF Level 6 qualification and COTC certification, or a willingness to work towards achieving them.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
• A thorough understanding of Quarry Regulations, Health & Safety standards, and relevant legislation.
• Strong financial and analytical capability, including experience managing budgets and using data to inform decisions.
• Confident using IT systems such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases.
• A proactive approach to delivering outstanding service to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Designed to empower you to work where and how you thrive, balancing productivity with lifestyle
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive salary and great benefits
• A company that values your voice and ideas

Grundon Sand & Gravel is one of the UK's leading suppliers of sands and aggregates to the building, construction, landscaping, decorative and leisure markets. Founded in 1929, we have developed a distinctive approach that has helped us to maintain a leading position within the industry. This approach is underpinned by our commitment to quality of service, innovation and technical progress, together with a genuine and demonstrable concern for the environment. Why Grundon Sand & Gravel? At Grundon, we are dedicated to providing diversity, equality, and inclusion. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. If you're ready to take the next step in your career within the world of aggregates, this is your opportunity to join one of the industry's most respected names., Grundon is the UK's largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services, as well as a leading supplier of aggregates. Founded in 1929 we have developed a distinctive approach that has helped us maintain a leading position in the waste industry. This approach is underpinned by our commitment to quality of service, innovation and technical progress, together with a genuine and demonstrable concern for the environment. Why work for us? Since 1929, when the Grundon story first began, the company has always had strong ethics and a unique identity, which has long been respected throughout the waste management and aggregate markets. We create long-term value through effective use of our resources, expertise and relationships. We manage these, in line with our core values, which influence how we behave and are integral to everything we do. Our vision To be integral to our customers' activities, aspirations, development and success. Our mission To deliver a first class customer experience, whilst maintaining environmental integrity and providing a safe and healthy workplace. We achieve this through continuous improvement, development and investment in our people and facilities., Our people are at the core of what makes Grundon successful. Our employees are hardworking individuals and passionate team players. We care for and have an unwavering belief in each other. We have a shared purpose and work collaboratively together to achieve both our individual and collective goals as one team. We have a clearly defined culture at Grundon, and we are committed to providing a challenging, stimulating and supportive working environment, where people enjoy their jobs, fulfil their potential and are recognised for their efforts. If you're looking for a career move into the exciting and fast-moving waste management and environmental services sector, this is your chance to join one of the most respected players in the industry and become a part of the Grundon success story.