Quarry Manager

Job location:
Dorset, United Kingdom
Created moment:
March 10, 2025
Job reference:
REQ - 09058

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Quarry Manager

Job Summary

Quarry Manager
 
Location: Furzebrook Works, Furzebrook Rd, Furzebrook, Wareham BH20 5AR
 Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday (between the hours of 7am and 4pm) (Flexibility is required)

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience with an annual performance-based bonus of up to 10%
 
Do you have experience of working in a quarry, along with leadership skills? If you are looking for your next opportunity, then look no further! Join Imerys; where we’ll help you tap into your full potential!

Why work for Imerys?
At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people, and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities
available.

The job role
You will be responsible for the day-to-day quarry operation across our quarries in the local area, leading the team to meet volume and quality targets.

The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Ensuring that market requirements, EHS, quality, consistency, volume and dispatch promptness are met and accomplished in compliance with SOP

  • Budget and cost control whilst striving through continuous improvements to identify methods to reduce costs and improve service levels

  • Ensuring long term and strategic development of the quarry either through direct management of the site’s mineral reserves and resources or working closely with the industrial hubs and other business areas

What’s in it for you?

  • Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

  • Generous Pension Plan

  • Life Assurance

  • Income Protection

  • Company Sick Pay

  • Discounts on external retailers

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Medical Health Insurance Plan

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes:

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Virtual GP

  • Flu and Eye care vouchers

  • Enhanced family friendly policies

  • Menopause Support

  • Private Medical Health Plan

You will:
Have previous experience of working within a quarry with practical and proven knowledge of managing open cast mining operations involving heavy earth moving machines.
The right candidate will:

  • Have an NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Quarrying OR University Diploma (or equivalent) in Mineral Extractive Studies

  • Have experience of working within a role that requires compliance with Section 8.1(c) of the Quarries Regulations

  • Be legally able to drive in the UK

  • Be proficient in the use of IT

  • Have experience in leading, managing, developing and motivating a team

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way toapply then please get in touch on 01952 281924.
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Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.