Job Description

Who are MJ Church

MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between 100,000 and 80 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales.
Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.

The Role

We are looking for a Works Manager to oversee operations at our "Wick Project" in our quarry site. This is a key role, responsible for managing safe and efficient production activities, including:

Supervising dewatering, face treatment, silt removal, and reinstatement of the void. Managing extraction, processing, and placement of aggregates and inert materials. Overseeing import, processing, and recycling of construction and demolition waste. Leading the installation, operation, and maintenance of the C&D recycling plant. Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards. Leading, motivating, and developing the production team. Monitoring performance, reporting on progress, and driving continuous improvement.
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a complex project, with responsibility for delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient outcomes.

Who you are

You are an experienced manager with a strong background in quarrying, earthworks, or material processing. You combine technical expertise with excellent leadership skills, ensuring safe, efficient operations while motivating and developing your team. You are commercially aware, solutions-focused, and confident in managing projects to meet targets and compliance standards.

Key Skills

NVQ in Quarry Management or equivalent (essential) WAMITAB, MPQC L4 in HSE for Extractives, or equivalent (desirable) SSSTS, CPCS Plant Operator, CSCS Gold Supervisor (desirable) Proven experience in quarry management, wash plant operations, and project management Knowledge of earthworks, CQA process control, and material management Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills Thorough knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations

Benefits

Salary range: 60,000 to 75,000 On-site parking Company pension Holiday buy and sell scheme Cycle to work scheme Opportunity to purchase event tickets at a discounted price
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 60,000.00-75,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Will you now or in the future require Visa Sponsorship?
Experience:

Quarry Management: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person