Area Operations Manager x2
Join Hills Quarry Products as an Area Operations Manager – Two Exciting Opportunities!
Salary: £58,000 – £62,000 per annum
Car Allowance: £9,300 – £9,700
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Relocation Assistance: Available (subject to HMRC guidance)
Are you ready to lead operations that balance heritage and progress? Hills Quarry Products has two fantastic opportunities for experienced Area Operations Managers to join our team and oversee multi-site quarry production. These roles are perfect for individuals who respect traditional quarrying methods while embracing innovation to improve efficiency, sustainability, and safety.
What We Offer
Healthcare maintenance cash plan (dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, health screening)
Salary sacrifice pension scheme with life assurance
25 days holiday (increasing annually to 28) + holiday trading
Cycle-to-work scheme
Access to shopping and gym discounts
Employee assistance programme (24/7 helpline + up to 6 counselling sessions per year)
Paid volunteering days (up to 2 per year)
Eligibility to join Group Performance Bonus scheme
Relocation assistance available (subject to HMRC guidelines)
The Opportunities
Area Operations Manager – South
Covering Sites: Dorset, Berkshire & Wiltshire
Lead and optimise operations across multiple sand and stone aggregate quarries and a rail depot in the South region. You’ll ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and environmental requirements. This role offers variety and responsibility, managing sites at different stages of development and guiding dedicated teams to deliver excellence.
Area Operations Manager – North
Covering Sites: Wiltshire, Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire
In addition to overseeing quarry operations across multiple sites, you’ll have the unique opportunity to be involved in the development of Airfield Quarry within the Cotswold Water Park—guiding the project from its initial design and planning through to becoming a fully operational site. This is a chance to shape a major new development while driving operational success.
Key Responsibilities (Both Roles)
Oversee quarry operations to deliver the right quantity and quality of product safely and profitably
Drive operational efficiency through proactive maintenance and resource planning
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and planning regulations, including the Quarries Regulations 1999
Manage budgets, cost control, and supplier relationships across multiple sites
Lead, motivate, and develop site teams, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement
Plan and deliver site improvement projects, restoration regimes, and earthmoving activities
Build strong relationships with regulators, contractors, and customers
What We’re Looking For
NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Management in Mineral Product Operations (or equivalent)
Proven experience managing sand and gravel operations and production processes, ideally across multiple sites
Strong knowledge of health and safety systems, cost control, and regulatory compliance
In-depth understanding of the Quarries Regulations 1999
Excellent leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage budgets and analyse operational data to make informed decisions
Experience in earthmoving projects, restoration regimes, and scheduling maintenance
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who values the heritage of quarrying while embracing innovation. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our operations, ensuring we remain competitive and sustainable in a rapidly evolving industry.
First stage interviews will be held mid to end of January 2026.
Apply now via our careers site:
About Hills Group
Across Wiltshire and surrounding counties, The Hills Group of companies manages and recycles waste, produces essential construction materials through quarrying and ready mixed concrete, and builds award-winning homes in sought after locations.
Established in 1900 and family-owned, The Hills Group has evolved over the past four generations into a multi-million pound business, harnessing the latest technologies, pioneering major infrastructure projects, and employing over 600 people.
Whether extracting minerals, managing and recycling waste or building new homes, the same qualities of energy, enterprise, affability and confidence with which Hills was founded, still characterise the Hills business today.
Hills is committed to providing an equitable workplace for all. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination, and that our current and future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Please feel free to contact us directly should you wish to discuss how we can ensure a positive experience for you.
