Quarry Operations Supervisor

Job Introduction

Quarry Supervisor – Tarmac Clitheroe Quarry

Lead from the front. Drive performance. Make safety your legacy.

We are seeking a proactive and hands‑on Quarry Supervisor to join our team at Tarmac’s Clitheroe Quarry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operative or emerging leader who is ready to progress into a supervisory role within a business that prioritises safety, performance, and long‑term career development.

Reporting to the Quarry Section Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑performing quarry and plant operations. You will lead by example, supporting your team to deliver production targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.

• Support the Quarry Section Manager in delivering safe and efficient day‑to‑day operations.
• Supervise a team of operatives and contractors, ensuring clear direction and accountability.
• Embed and promote a strong safety‑first culture through visible leadership.
• Coordinate production, preventative maintenance, and housekeeping activities.
• Utilise systems such as Multitrack to manage performance, compliance, and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with other supervisors to maximise plant efficiency and output.
• Maintain a hands‑on presence across both quarry and asphalt operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

• Proven experience within quarrying, aggregates, asphalt, or a similar heavy industrial environment.
• Competence in operating or supervising mobile plant (e.g. excavators, loading shovels, crushers, screens).
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to motivate, coach, and hold individuals accountable.
• A clear commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain operational continuity.
• Good working knowledge of IT systems (e.g. SAP, Excel or equivalent).
• 8.1(d) appointment (or working towards).

At Tarmac, you will be part of a business that builds the UK’s infrastructure while investing in its people. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. Our culture is built on safety, trust, and accountability, with clear opportunities for career progression across our national network.

You will thrive at Tarmac if you deliver results without compromising safety, communicate effectively and build strong working relationships, remain resilient and solution‑focused in challenging situations, champion continuous improvement, and lead by example.

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to the Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Employee communities covering religious, ethnic, cultural, LGBT+, parent/carer, ability, wellbeing, female voice and menopause.
• Training and development opportunities

Based at Clitheroe Quarry in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, this role is easily commutable from Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Skipton and surrounding areas.

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Job reference: tarmac/TP/188377/7953