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Posted 14 August, 2026

Production Manager

Tillicoultry Quarries
Gayton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO FURTHER YOUR CAREER AND BECOME PART OF A FAMILY?TQ NEEDS YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!ABOUT USTillicoultry Quarries is a successful and fast-growing family-owned quarrying company and major supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, mortar, render and sports sand to the building and road construction industry. We operate in over 35 sites throughout Central Scotland, the North East of England and East Anglia.Due to our continued success and rapid growth an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Production Manager, to support the development of our Sand & Gravel business in East Anglia. This position will be based out of our Blackborough End Head Office.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 400 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. At Tillicoultry Quarries, we invest in our people and provide excellent training, development and career progression opportunities.We can offer real job satisfaction in an inclusive environment that offers you support and an opportunity to be part of an excellent team.THE JOB ROLEReporting to the Director for the area you will be responsible for providing leadership to our production teams to ensure the efficient day to day running of our three Sand & Gravel Quarries and recycling unit in East Anglia.The safety of our team and customers is our highest priority, and it is therefore essential that the successful candidate has a recognised Health and Safety qualification and is committed to ensuring best practice and compliance in accordance with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual who is looking for a new and varied role, with the ability to manage and organise people and demonstrate an understanding of Quarries Regulations, engineering, and legislation.You will be customer focused, ensuring service and quality standards are met and maintained whilst performance is maximised.You will be a team player and be committed to delivering our company values.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDEResponsible for the safety of our teams, ensuring best practice and compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.Operate at 8.1c appointed person level in line with Quarry Regulations where required.Develop and help manage meaningful KPIs for sites to ensure value, output, and efficiency.Project Management to ensure continuous improvement and business development.Support with the leadership and development of our teams to deliver the highest level of quality and service to our customers.Build and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and other external customers to ensure a high level of compliance and business development and improvement.WHAT WE NEED FROM YOUExcellent management and leadership skills with the ability to develop teams to drive continual improvement.Excellent awareness of current Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation.Completed, or be working towards, a SHE NVQ Level 6 qualification or equivalent.Excellent understanding of Quarry Regulations 1999 and ACOP.A good understanding of heavy plant and machinery, including maintenance planning.Proven track record working within the extractives industry.A good technical understanding of Sand & Gravel extraction and production processesWHAT WE WILL GIVE YOU IN RETURNCompetitive salaryCompany pension30 days annual leave per yearHoliday purchase schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFree GP serviceEmployee discounts platformEmployee wellbeing platformCompany Sick PayCareer development and internal progressionTHIS IS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO FULFIL A KEY ROLE WITHIN A FAST GROWING AND SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS. WE OFFER A COMPETITIVE REMUNERATION PACKAGE AND FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER PROGRESSION.TAKETHE FIRST STEP TOWARDS YOUR NEW CAREER AND SEND YOUR CV TODAY!WORKING TOWARDS A DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES.TPBN1_UKTJ