Assistant Quarry Manager - Harthill

Mar 14 2025 - 3:59pm

Are you looking for an opportunity to further your career and become part of a family? Then TQ needs you to join our team!

ABOUT US

We are a successful and fast-growing family-owned quarrying company and major supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, mortar, render, cement and sports sand to the building and road construction industry. We currently operate at over 31 sites throughout Central Scotland, the Northeast of England and East Anglia.

Due to our continued success and rapid growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Quarry Manager at our Tams Loup Quarry based in Harthill.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

As a family business who have been in operation for over 90 years we invest in our people and offer excellent training and career development opportunities. Our culture has grown from family values, and we are proud to have a committed and passionate team of over 350 people working in a variety of different roles delivering a unique combination of quality materials and service excellence for our customers.

We will provide you with an opportunity to build a long-term career by welcoming you into our family and investing in your future.

THE JOB ROLE

Reporting to the Quarry Manager you will assist and manage all day-to-day operations in accordance with the QR1999 to ensure the safe, efficient and effective management and supervision of operations at the Quarry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Responsible for the safety of our teams, ensuring best practice and compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
Deputise for the Quarry Manager and operate as 8.1c appointed person in line with Quarry Regulations where required.
Training and development of the production team to the required levels of competence.
Encourage TQ values and a positive culture through fair and consistent people management.
Support with the maintenance of quality standards ensuring customer and business standards are met.
Support with the supervision and management of the production team.
Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained to a high standard.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

At least 3 years’ experience managing and leading teams.
Excellent awareness of current Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation.
Completed, or be working towards, a SHE NVQ Level 4 or equivalent.
Excellent understanding of Quarry Regulations 1999 and ACOP.
A good understanding of crushing, screening and concrete production equipment including maintenance planning.
The successful candidate will hold full QR99 Reg 8.1d responsibilities and should have previous practical experience in all aspects of quarrying from extraction to restoration.

WHAT WE WILL GIVE YOU IN RETURN