Quarry Manager – Limestone
Location:
North West England
Full-Time | Permanent
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Quarry Manager to lead a complex limestone operation in the North West. This is a senior operational leadership role with full responsibility for production, safety, compliance, cost control and long-term site performance.
The site is technically demanding, with significant output requirements, multiple fixed and mobile plant assets, Extraction operations, and a strong focus on environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.
This role requires a commercially aware, safety-led leader who can balance operational efficiency with rigorous governance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Full accountability for safe, efficient limestone extraction and processing operations
- Lead all site activities including drilling, blasting, crushing, screening and distribution
- Ensure production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved
- Optimise plant performance and minimise downtime across fixed and mobile assets
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Act as the statutory responsible person for the quarry
- Ensure full compliance with UK quarrying regulations and health & safety legislation
- Maintain and continuously improve site safety culture and performance
- Lead accident/incident investigations and implement corrective actions
- Manage relationships with HSE, Environment Agency and other regulators
Commercial & Financial Control
- Manage operational budgets and cost performance
- Drive efficiency and cost reduction initiatives
- Oversee contractor management and procurement activity
- Contribute to long-term site development and investment planning
Asset & Resource Management
- Lead maintenance strategy and asset lifecycle planning
- Oversee capital projects and plant upgrades
- Ensure effective workforce planning and capability development
- Develop and lead site leadership team
Environmental & Community Responsibility
- Ensure compliance with environmental permits and planning conditions
- Manage restoration and long-term land use planning
- Maintain strong local stakeholder relationships
About You
- Proven experience as a Quarry Manager or Senior Production Manager within limestone or hard rock operations
- Strong knowledge of extraction, crushing and materials processing
- Demonstrable experience managing complex, high-output sites
- Strong financial and commercial acumen
- Excellent leadership and people management skills
- Calm, decisive and safety-led under pressure
Essential Qualifications
- MPQC Level 4 Diploma in Quarry Management (or equivalent)
- SHE NVQ Level 4 / NEBOSH (desirable but advantageous)
- First Aid at Work
- Full UK Driving Licence
What Success Looks Like
- Zero harm culture embedded across the site
- Consistent delivery of production and quality targets
- Improved plant efficiency and cost performance
- Strong engagement and retention within the workforce
- Full regulatory compliance with positive inspection outcomes
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