Quarry Manager – Limestone

Location: North West England

Full-Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Quarry Manager to lead a complex limestone operation in the North West. This is a senior operational leadership role with full responsibility for production, safety, compliance, cost control and long-term site performance.

The site is technically demanding, with significant output requirements, multiple fixed and mobile plant assets, Extraction operations, and a strong focus on environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.

This role requires a commercially aware, safety-led leader who can balance operational efficiency with rigorous governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Full accountability for safe, efficient limestone extraction and processing operations
• Lead all site activities including drilling, blasting, crushing, screening and distribution
• Ensure production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved
• Optimise plant performance and minimise downtime across fixed and mobile assets

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Act as the statutory responsible person for the quarry
• Ensure full compliance with UK quarrying regulations and health & safety legislation
• Maintain and continuously improve site safety culture and performance
• Lead accident/incident investigations and implement corrective actions
• Manage relationships with HSE, Environment Agency and other regulators

Commercial & Financial Control

• Manage operational budgets and cost performance
• Drive efficiency and cost reduction initiatives
• Oversee contractor management and procurement activity
• Contribute to long-term site development and investment planning

Asset & Resource Management

• Lead maintenance strategy and asset lifecycle planning
• Oversee capital projects and plant upgrades
• Ensure effective workforce planning and capability development
• Develop and lead site leadership team

Environmental & Community Responsibility

• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and planning conditions
• Manage restoration and long-term land use planning
• Maintain strong local stakeholder relationships

About You

• Proven experience as a Quarry Manager or Senior Production Manager within limestone or hard rock operations
• Strong knowledge of extraction, crushing and materials processing
• Demonstrable experience managing complex, high-output sites
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Calm, decisive and safety-led under pressure

Essential Qualifications

• MPQC Level 4 Diploma in Quarry Management (or equivalent)
• SHE NVQ Level 4 / NEBOSH (desirable but advantageous)
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence

What Success Looks Like

• Zero harm culture embedded across the site
• Consistent delivery of production and quality targets
• Improved plant efficiency and cost performance
• Strong engagement and retention within the workforce
• Full regulatory compliance with positive inspection outcomes