Quarry Manager
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 January 2026 |
| Location: | North Walsham, Norfolk, NR12 7JX |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4754136_1765296552 |
Summary
Your new company
Long established, regional leading, construction services provider, offering expertise in quarrying, waste management, recycling, aggregates and concrete. Known for supporting both major infrastructure projects and local developments, it has built a reputation for reliability, sustainability, and comprehensive solutions across the construction industry.
Your new role
Experienced Quarry Manager required to oversee operations at one of their Norfolk sites. This role involves managing daily activities to ensure maximum productivity, minimal downtime, and consistent product quality, while maintaining compliance with environmental and health & safety legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day quarry operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance
- Prepare risk assessments and method statements, ensuring staff are trained accordingly
- Organise staff schedules and holidays to maintain adequate labour levels
- Liaise with site staff and management to ensure tasks are completed to a high standard
- Maintain accurate staff timesheets and provide updates to the Area Manager
- Conduct site inductions for new employees and ensure PPE/equipment is issued
- Deliver regular training sessions, including toolbox talks
- Build strong working relationships with transport, materials, management teams, landowners, and neighbours
- Oversee plant maintenance and ensure operators complete required checks
- Investigate accidents/incidents in collaboration with the Health & Safety Manager
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience managing a quarry, landfill, or similar operation
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Methodical, flexible, and proactive approach to tasks
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Effective scheduling and organisational skills
- Strong leadership and project management abilities
- In-depth knowledge of health & safety legislation
What you'll get in return
- Competitive Salary, dependent on experience
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Benefit platform access
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Career development opportunities.
What you need to do now
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