Quarry Foreperson - Lead with Safety, Drive with Purpose!
Location: Barnstable
Contract Type: Full time
Are you ready to take charge of a dynamic quarry operation and lead a skilled team to success? Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Quarry Foreperson who thrives on responsibility, safety, and teamwork. If you're organised, self-motivated, and passionate about continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Be Doing:
Championing Health, Safety & Environmental standards across all quarry operations.
Leading and motivating a team of qualified individuals to deliver high-quality aggregate production.
Coordinating with colleagues, suppliers, and contractors to ensure smooth and efficient plant operations.
Supervising daily quarry activities to optimise labour, plant, and material resources.
Committing to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through training and seminars.
Your Responsibilities Include:
Ensuring full compliance with company policies, risk assessments, and method statements.
Upholding the Heidelberg Materials Compliance Policy and preventing fraudulent activity.
Driving health & safety performance and maintaining legal compliance.
Staying up to date with industry knowledge and attending relevant training.
Following all HR policies and procedures.
What You'll Need:
GCSE Grade 4+ in Maths and English (or equivalent).
Proven experience in quarry or heavy industry operations.
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
A proactive attitude towards safety and team development.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a global leader in building materials.
Work in a supportive, safety-first environment.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
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
What We Offer
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
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
Ready to Lead the Way?
Apply now and help shape the future of sustainable quarrying with Heidelberg Materials.
