Quarry Manager RecruitmentNewcastle
Looking for a quarry manager in Newcastle? We don't give you candidates, we give you capacity: quarry managers on contract for immediate cover or permanent for the long term, across Newcastle and North East. Typical salary £45,000 to £70,000.
// Key Takeaways
- Andrews Recruitment Group recruits quarry managers across Newcastle and North East 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 Newcastle.
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 Newcastle & North East
The North East, across Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear, is a substantial hard-rock quarrying region, with whinstone and magnesian limestone operations alongside sand & gravel pits, coastal aggregates and a busy ready-mix and surfacing market serving the region's infrastructure programme. Demand runs across quarry operations, fixed and mobile plant maintenance and crushing, and experienced operational people are genuinely hard to secure.
Typical Qualifications & Tickets
- MPQC / EPIC Quarry Manager competence
- Shotfiring & explosives awareness
- NEBOSH / IOSH
- Statutory duties under the Quarries Regulations 1999
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Quarry Manager in Newcastle: Hiring FAQs
How can I hire a Quarry Manager fast in Newcastle?
Andrews Recruitment Group supplies immediate capacity for quarry manager roles in Newcastle and North East. 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 Newcastle
Need a Quarry Manager in Newcastle?
Tell us the brief. Contractors on site within days, or the right permanent hire with a 12-week guarantee.