£49000 - £50000 per annum + + 10% Bonus Wareham, Dorset

Quarry Manager

Quarry Manager

Wareham, Dorset

£50,000 + 10% Bonus

Monday-Friday Days

Benefits:-

25 Days Holiday + Banks
Generous Pension Plan
Life Assurance
Income Protection

Our client is a leading industrial process & manufacturing company, with a reputation for product quality which is second to none and industry leading standards. They are looking for a charismatic, driven Quarry Manager to join their expanding team.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate daily quarry operations, ensuring efficient planning and contractor management within set budgets.
Gather operational data and generate management reports and performance indicators (KPIs).
Ensure all mining and mobile plant activities comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations and company standards.
Champion a strong safety culture in line with Imerys’ Safety Policy, with a continuous focus on reducing accidents.
Address and manage team disciplinary and grievance matters professionally.
Drive continuous improvement by challenging current methods and applying the ICube approach throughout quarry operations.
Work collaboratively with Geology and Laboratory teams to optimise quarry output and adjust blends to maintain consistent quality and supply.
Promptly report any issues that may disrupt supply or incur unexpected costs to the Site Manager.

Key Skills & Qualifications

Extensive hands-on experience managing open-cast mining with heavy machinery across multiple sites, particularly in industrial minerals like ball clay.
Hold relevant qualifications (BSc, BTEC HND, or Diploma in Quarry Technology) and NVQ Level 4 in Health, Safety & Environmental Management.
Strong understanding of UK Quarries Regulations 1999 and a proven record of improving EHS standards in mining and processing.
Skilled in budgeting, cost control, capital expenditure, and delivering projects to deadlines.
Experienced in optimising productivity through effective resource and equipment management.
Proven ability to lead and develop teams, including in shift-based environments.
Deep technical knowledge of geology, mineral processing, quality standards, SPC, and product market applications; Chartered Engineer and professional body member.

If you are interested in this position please click ‘apply’.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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