Quarry Manager - Lancashire

Quarry Manager

Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Salary: Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Working Hours: 48 hours per week

Quarry Manager – Lead Operations, Develop People and Drive Performance

Andrews Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Quarry Manager to take responsibility for a major quarrying operation in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Quarry Manager or ambitious Assistant Quarry Manager looking to take the next step into full site leadership.

Working within a leading UK aggregates and building materials business, you will have the opportunity to lead an experienced operational team, improve production performance and take ownership of safety, reliability, cost control and continuous improvement.

We're looking for someone who understands quarrying operations, leads from the front and can balance the demands of production with strong people management and operational discipline.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance and management of the quarry.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, coaching and developing the quarry team, building a positive culture of accountability, safety and performance.
• Managing day-to-day quarrying operations, including mineral extraction, production, mobile plant and contractor activities.
• Overseeing contract crushing operations to ensure safe, efficient and consistent production.
• Maintaining compliance with the Quarries Regulations 1999 and all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Taking responsibility for operational budgets, expenditure, cost control and site performance.
• Delivering production targets, operational KPIs and regional business objectives.
• Coordinating maintenance activities to improve plant reliability, reduce downtime and maximise availability.
• Identifying opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste and optimise operating costs.
• Developing and maintaining safe systems of work, risk assessments, operational procedures and training programmes.
• Managing contractor performance and ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standards.
• Supporting employee development, succession planning and operational competency.
• Working closely with regional management, maintenance teams and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this Quarry Manager position, you should have experience within quarrying, mineral extraction, aggregates production or a closely related operational environment.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience as a Quarry Manager, Assistant Quarry Manager, Quarry Supervisor or similar operational leader.
• Eligibility to act as Quarry Manager under Regulation 8(1)(c) of the Quarries Regulations 1999, or a clear development pathway towards achieving this.
• A strong understanding of quarrying, mineral processing, crushing and production operations.
• Experience managing and developing operational teams.
• Knowledge of mobile plant, production equipment and maintenance requirements.
• Experience working with operational budgets, performance targets and cost improvement initiatives.
• A practical understanding of risk assessments, safe systems of work and statutory compliance.
• Experience improving productivity, equipment reliability and operational performance.
• SHE NVQ Level 4, QCF Level 6 or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong communication, decision-making and leadership skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, with SAP experience advantageous.

IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications would be beneficial.

You should be a confident, hands-on leader who can make decisions, manage competing operational priorities and develop a team capable of consistently delivering high standards.

What's on Offer?

• Excellent salary package, dependent on experience.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Comprehensive company benefits.
• Permanent position within a major UK aggregates and building materials business.
• Responsibility for a strategically important quarrying operation.
• Opportunity to influence site performance, safety culture and operational improvements.
• Support from an experienced regional management team.
• Genuine long-term career development and progression opportunities.

Location

The position is based in Clitheroe, Lancashire, with potential commuting options from Whalley, Great Harwood, Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Padiham and surrounding areas.

Candidates should be comfortable working on site and managing a busy quarrying operation.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Quarry Manager, Assistant Quarry Manager or senior quarrying professional looking for a new challenge, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply with your CV or contact Andrews Recruitment Group, specialists in aggregates, quarrying, building materials and heavy industry recruitment.

All applications will be treated in confidence.