Posted 02 August, 2026
Quarry Manager
Tarmac Trading Limited
Ashbourne, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want to get to know you.If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.Are you a Site / Quarry Manager/ Supervisor looking for your next role? Then we may have just the role for you.We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quarry Manager to join and lead our friendly operations team at our Tarmac Ballidon Quarry near Ashbourne, Derbyshire . As well as Ashbourne this site is accessible from Wirksworth, Matlock, Carsington, Buxton, Bakewell, Derby, Chesterfield, Burton-upon-Trent and the surrounding areas.Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and its important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.Main ResponsibilitiesThe Quarry Manager will manage and be accountable for all operations on the Quarry.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 alsobe responsible for:Managing,coachingand developing a highly skilled, fit for purpose and extremely motivated team to ensure business continuity and reduce business riskLeading change and continuous improvement initiatives, whilstmaintainingdisciplined stock management processes and producing operational reportsUnderstand different methods of winning and extracting raw materialKnowledge of techniques employed to load extracted minerals andviableoptions to transport extracted minerals and its applications within the industry, including feeding, crushing, screening, washing, separation,classificationand beneficiation techniquesUnderstanding Quarry Regulations 1999 enabling a Reg 8.1d appointmentAll aspects of budgetary control for the PlantMaintaining and implementing existing and new, Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments and training your staff on the sameManaging and overseeing the safe operation of the plant and the planned preventative maintenance of all of the sites equipment fixed and mobile with responsibility for your own safety and that of colleagues and business partnersReporting and investigating any unsafe or hazardous working practicesIssuing of safety briefings and toolbox talks to your operational teamManaging proactively both mandatory training and developmental training of your staff and keep an up-to-date training matrixCollating and report on monthly performance KPI for your business unit for the Area Operations Managing and driving operational performance through KPIsEnsuringappropriate Contractorand visitor inductions are carried out in line with company proceduresLeading the collaboration between the site based crushing, load and haul,asphaltand maintenance teams within the operationThis role is a Days role Monday to Friday, but flexibility is key to this role with the expectation to be available to meet with our plants operational and customer needs as well.The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for the role of Quarry Manager will have proven experience working in Quarrying Operations/Asphalt Operations. The successful candidate for the role of Section Manager will also have:Diploma in Quarry Technology/FdSc Extractives TechnologySHE NVQ Level 4/QCF Level 6IOSH/NEBOSH would beadvantageousGeotechnicallevel 4advantageousFull knowledge of Risk Assessments and Safe System of Work SystemsWorking knowledge of production processes, H&S and Environmental policiesStrong IT skills including a high level of competence with SAP and the Microsoft packages Word, Excel and PowerPointAbility to multitask and manage changeWhy TarmacWe don't just offer a job, we offer a career.Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:Bonus schemeEnhanced holiday entitlementContributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopauseTraining and development opportunitiesWere proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, were here to support you.Ready to build your future?Click Apply to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so dont wait too long!#Tarmac #TarmacCareers #quarryjobs #quarrymanager #quarrysupervisor #manager #supervisor #quarryjobs #plantjobs #supervisorjobs #managerjobs #LI-RE1Tarmac Trading LimitedTPBN1_UKTJ
