Shotfirer​/Explosive Supervisor

Shotfirer / Explosive Supervisor

Final date to receive applications: 16 August 2026

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Rotherham (Holme Hall Quarry)

We are currently hiring for a Shotfirer/ Explosives Supervisor, based at Holme Hall Quarry, South Yorkshire. This role will report into the Quarry Manager.

• The role will involve face profiling, marking out shots, designing the blast specification, safe transfer and storage of explosives.
• Other duties will include the charging and firing of production shots and liaising with the driller.
• Candidates must demonstrate a strong attitude to health and safety and demonstrate a sound understanding of shot firing operations.
• You will also ideally be working towards or have gained their NVQ level 3 in shot firing, MPQC shot firing/explosives supervision card.
• Duties will require maintenance and placements of bunding pre and post blast.

• Although not essential, it would benefit to have quarry passports and tickets for: 50T Excavators, loading shovels, and 40T articulated dumpers.
• Although not essential, it would benefit to have geotechnical training and knowledge.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Aviva Pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training & development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands