Job Description

Quarry Manager - LLanybydder SA40

G D Harries is a leading aggregates company based in West Wales, offering an exceptional service within the construction industry. Operating at multi site across West Wales at our quarries, concrete and asphalt plants. In 2020, the company underwent a change of ownership, and now sits within the family of firms at Sigma-Roc Ltd.

Servicing the locality and wider community, we provide materials for construction and highway maintenance, as well as aggregates for domestic customers, and a strong arm of civil engineering.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Quarry Manager you'll be responsible for ensuring the safe working of all quarry operational activity. You'll oversee all operations, both on site and in the office, manage staff, coordinate production and monitor all site systems. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong leadership skills and technical knowledge to contribute to the ongoing success of our operations.

Health & Safety

Ensure the safe operation of all fixed and mobile plant operations at site in accordance of the 1974 HASAW Act and Quarry Regulations 1999 Ensure a safe system of work is in place for all key tasks and activities Qualification in Quarry Regulations 1999 and Health & Safety At Work Act, enabling a Reg 8.1c appointment, working closely with 8.1d and 8.1d WLR Ensure a safe system of work is in place for all key tasks and activities Maintain high standard of best practice in all relevant areas and promote safe behaviour. Delivery of weekly toolbox talks to staff, contractors and visitors and carry out of daily briefing at the start of every shift. Carry out inductions for all site personnel, visitors, contractors and maintain records. Appropriate reporting of any near hits, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and incidents through the company Highviz portal. Carry out regular safety inspections of all workplaces within the quarry. Maintain standard of high standards of best practice in all relevant areas and promote safe behaviour. Carry out regular safety inspections of all workplaces within the quarry. Ensure reports are documented.

Responsibilities

Combine your knowledge of extraction and processing systems with excellent interpersonal and management skills to ensure the profitability of the quarry site. Check that the quarry's production levels are maintained safely to schedule. Balance production to manage sales expectation. Liaise with sales and commercial teams. Performance manage the production process and set and monitor targets. Provide the company with information and statistics on the quarry's performance. Develop links with local groups and organisations. Manage and regulate the quarry's budget. Maintain up-to-date records and deal with paperwork. Ensure that key government health and safety legislation (Quarries Regulations 1999 and Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Quarries) Regulations 2008) is implemented throughout the site.

Site duties:

Closely monitor all areas of the quarry to ensure that extraction and processing work is carried out to the highest standard and most efficient means. Provide active leadership and management of safety processes and culture to minimise risk in all operations activities. Liaise with staff on site and deal with any technical or staffing challenges that arise. Undertake regular site inspections and risk assessments in order to comply with all health and safety regulations. Examine the materials produced to ensure that a high quality of product is maintained. Assess equipment and production material levels. Order new items as required. Ensure that all vehicles on site are maintained to a good standard. Operate & maintain the company Integrated Management System for the site SHE controls (Safety calendar planner) Carry out RCA's (Root Cause Analysis) on breakdowns to learn & prevent repeats. Manage the site P&L within budget controls & make decisions to manage & control costs. Carry out PCDR's with your employees setting out of SMART objectives & targets. Manage & drive all the Companies & Site's KPI's targets. The ability to operate mobile plant on site to assist with the running operations

Person Specification

NVQ SHE Level 6 Membership of the IOQ & maintain a CPD Record Geotechnical L4 IOSH / NEBOSH First Aid Qualification A strong level of technical understanding of quarrying environments and extraction systems Excellent communication and influencing skills Strong customer service skills Good business and management skills Project-management skills Leadership qualities and team building skill

What we offer you:

Permanent Full Time Role - Contracted to 47.5 hours + Overtime Rate 27 Days Annual Leave & Bank Holidays Market leading rates of pay Company Vehicle Company Sick Pay Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (T&C's) Private medical insurance cover Company life assurance scheme (T&C's) Employee assistance program Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay Compassionate Leave Pay Refer a Friend Scheme Employee Suggestion Scheme
If you would like to apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company car Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person