South West

Quarry Manager RecruitmentBristol

Looking for a quarry manager in Bristol? We don't give you candidates, we give you capacity: quarry managers on contract for immediate cover or permanent for the long term, across Bristol and South West. Typical salary £45,000 to £70,000.

// Key Takeaways

  • Andrews Recruitment Group recruits quarry managers across Bristol and South West on contract for immediate cover and permanent for the long term.
  • Typical quarry manager salary is £45,000 to £70,000 (plus car/allowance and bonus; higher on hard-rock and multi-site units).
  • For urgent needs ARG returns a shortlist of available, pre-qualified contractors typically within 24 to 72 hours.
  • Call +44 7852 781 836 or email info@andrews-recruitment.com to hire a quarry manager in Bristol.

The Quarry Manager Role

The Quarry Manager is the statutory duty-holder for the site under the Quarries Regulations 1999, carrying accountability for production output, health & safety, and regulatory compliance in one role. Demand is consistently high because the competence bar (MPQC/EPIC plus operational track record) is narrow and the candidate pool is ageing. Operators lose real money on every day a unit runs without a competent manager, production slips, compliance risk rises, and cover has to be bought in at a premium. ARG maps managers across hard rock, sand & gravel, and recycled aggregates nationally, giving clients both immediate interim cover and permanent succession.

Aggregates in Bristol & South West

The South West around Bristol and the Mendips is a significant limestone quarrying and aggregates region, with major hard-rock operations, rail-linked depots and a strong asphalt and ready-mix presence serving the region's infrastructure programme. Operational and maintenance demand is consistently high.

Typical Qualifications & Tickets

  • MPQC / EPIC Quarry Manager competence
  • Shotfiring & explosives awareness
  • NEBOSH / IOSH
  • Statutory duties under the Quarries Regulations 1999

Quarry Manager recruitment elsewhere

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Quarry Manager in Bristol: Hiring FAQs

How can I hire a Quarry Manager fast in Bristol?

Andrews Recruitment Group supplies immediate capacity for quarry manager roles in Bristol and South West. For urgent needs we return a shortlist of available, pre-qualified contractors typically within 24 to 72 hours, or permanent candidates in days. Call +44 7852 781 836 or email info@andrews-recruitment.com.

What qualifications does a Quarry Manager need?

A recognised statutory competence (MPQC or EPIC route), shotfiring/explosives awareness where blasting occurs, and a safety qualification such as NEBOSH or IOSH. The manager acts as the statutory duty-holder under the Quarries Regulations 1999.

What does a Quarry Manager earn in the UK?

Typically £45,000 to £70,000 plus car or allowance and bonus, with the top of the range on larger hard-rock or multi-site operations.

Can ARG supply an interim Quarry Manager quickly?

Yes. We hold a pre-engaged network of statutory-competent managers for immediate cover (holiday, sickness, or vacancy) as well as permanent appointments.

// Get capacity in Bristol

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