Location: Tytherington
Salary: Competitive

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a proactive and capable Assistant Quarry Manager to support the Unit Manager in delivering exceptional performance across our quarrying and associated depot operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop their career in operational leadership within the aggregates industry. As Assistant Quarry Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring our sites operate safely, efficiently, and in line with environmental and compliance standards-while helping lead and develop our operational teams.

You'll support the Unit Manager in driving performance across all operational areas, including:

• Champion the highest standards in line with Heidelberg Materials' Health & Safety Plan.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site safety performance.

• Operate to the highest environmental standards in line with our Environmental Management Plan.
• Support ongoing improvements to reduce environmental impact.

• Ensure all statutory legislation and company policies are consistently applied.

• Contribute to achieving optimal production levels at the lowest operational cost.
• Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency.

• Work closely with logistics to ensure efficient distribution processes and excellent customer service.

• Collaborate with the technical team to maintain high product quality at efficient operational cost.

• Assist in ensuring management information is accurate, relevant, and used effectively to support business decisions.
• Help identify and progress profit-enhancing opportunities.

• Support effective staffing, training, and development of operational teams.
• Ensure assets and resources align with business plan delivery.
• Help develop talent pipelines and succession planning.

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and clear communication of operational goals.
• Support and develop team members to achieve performance expectations.

• Ensure effective controls are in place across all areas, including health & safety, environmental compliance, capital project management, and revenue spend.

• Strong operational awareness within quarrying, aggregates, or a similar heavy industry environment.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people‑development skills.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Why Join us?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we're committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

• Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities