Quarry Manager – Stowfield
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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quarry Manager to join and lead our friendly team at Tarmac Stowfield Quarry and Asphalt Plant, Coleford in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. This role is easily accessible from Monmouth, Cinderford, Lydney, Chepstow, Newport, Abergavenny, Cwmbran, Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Bristol, Bath and the 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.
Main Responsibilities
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Quarry Manager will manage and be accountable for all quarrying and asphalt plant operations on the site. Safety and operational standards are the fundamentals of the role with cost control, people management, delivery to customer needs and performance improvement being key. Managing plant compliance with business policies and procedures and ensuring that legislative compliance is also a strong aspect of the role.
As Quarry Manager you will also be responsible for:
Managing, coaching and developing a highly skilled, fit for purpose and extremely motivated team to ensure business continuity and reduce business risk
Understanding different methods of winning and extracting raw material
Knowledge of techniques employed to load extracted minerals and viable options to transport extracted minerals and its applications within the industry, including feeding, crushing, screening, washing, separation, classification and beneficiation techniques
Understanding Quarry Regulations 1999 enabling a Regulation 8.1(c) appointment
All aspects of budgetary control for all quarrying operations and producing operational reports
Maintaining and implementing existing and new, Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments and training your staff on the same
Managing and overseeing the safe operation of the Quarry and Asphalt Plant and the planned preventative maintenance of all the site’s equipment
Ensuring that the plant meets operational and production requirements whilst maintaining the equipment to a high standard.
Managing proactively both mandatory training and developmental training of your staff and keep an up-to-date training matrix
Collating and report on monthly performance KPIs for your business unit for the Area Operations Manager and driving operational performance through KPIs
A keen eye for continuous improvement to reduce costs where possible and minimize waste streams through effective monitoring and processing
Ensuring a one team approach, having buy in from all members of staff to maximise outputs and have clear working goals
The Ideal Candidate
Suitable candidates for the role of Quarry Manager will ideally have experience and knowledge of:
Diploma in Quarry Technology/FdSc Extractives Technology (or similar qualification)
Previous Reg 8.1(c) appointment preferred (will consider 8.1(d) )
SHE NVQ Level 4/QCF Level 6
Experienced in Quarrying Operations
IOSH/NEBOSH would be advantageous
Full knowledge of Risk Assessments and Safe System of Work Systems
Working knowledge of production processes, H&S and Environmental policies
Strong IT skills including a high level of competence with SAP (preferred) and the Microsoft packages – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to multitask and manage change
Ability to manage staff effectively and empower them to make good decisions
Interested? Then please apply here - careershub.tarmac.com
