Quarry Phase 2 Process Manager
Breedon Group Plc
Lead safe, efficient quarry phase‑2 operations, managing production, safety, cost and team.
10 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Buxton, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
4,900 Employees
Service Specialisms
Aggregates
Asphalt
Ready‑mixed concrete
Cement
Bitumen
Contract surfacing
Highway maintenance
Block paving
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Housebuilding
Roads
General Construction
Surfacing Solutions
Highway Maintenance
Traffic Management Services
Agricultural Nutrition
Role
What you would be doing
quality control
risk assessments
preventive maintenance
cost management
data reporting
hse compliance
- Ensure production levels are maintained to meet business needs, balancing sales and output through liaising with Commercial Teams
- Manage operations safely and effectively, ensuring all legal and safety procedures are followed.
- Participate in quality control procedures to ensure materials meet required standards and specifications
- Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and audits to ensure ongoing operational safety and regulatory compliance.
- Manage and monitor operational costs and budgets, seeking efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities
- Drive continuous improvement in operations, quality, and sustainability initiatives
- Closely monitor all areas of the day to day process operations ensuring it is carried out to the highest standard
- Implement and enforce robust health, safety, and environmental policies in compliance with legal and corporate standards (e.g., Quarry Regulations 1999, PUWER, COSHH).
- Ensure accurate recording and reporting of materials produced, stock levels, maintenance, and safety incidents
- Provide input for long-term planning, including quarry development and rehabilitation
- Lead, manage and develop a team of operatives, supervisors, and contractors, including assigning duties, monitoring performance, and promoting engagement and teamwork
- Monitor and maintain equipment and machinery through preventative maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and improve productivity
What you bring
nvq 4/5
quarry systems
microsoft office
leadership
safety regs
budgeting
- Valid UK driver's licence
- Significant experience in quarry operations or extractive industries, with a proven leadership track record
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills and stakeholder management skills
- Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- NVQ Level 4/5 in Health, Safety & Environmental Management
- Competence in using quarry management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Financial acumen and budgeting experience
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices relevant to quarrying
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Company Life Assurance Scheme
- Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways.
- Share Saver Scheme participation
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
- Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Company Pension Scheme
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Overview
£1.6B Revenue
Annual Revenue
Generated from a diverse range of operations including quarries, asphalt, concrete, and cement plants.
£270M EBITDA
Annual EBITDA
Reflects the company's strong profitability and operational efficiency across its core businesses.
- Born from centuries‑old quarrying at Breedon on the Hill, the group surged into modernity after 2008, reshaping UK and Irish markets through savvy acquisitions.
- With a vertically‑integrated model, it pulls raw aggregates straight through to finished products and surfacing services, serving projects across infrastructure, housing and industrial sectors.
- In recent years its strategic beachhead in the US—through the acquisition of BMC and Lionmark in Missouri—has positioned it for North American growth.
- Typical projects range from major roadworks and airport surfacing to residential foundations and industrial flooring.
- Standout products include its flagship Golden Amber Gravel (a Royal‑Warranted driveway gravel) and specialist speedway shale used on international tracks.
- Safety: We place safety at the heart of everything we do.
- Customer Focus: We strive to deliver the highest standards of service.
- Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and fair in all our dealings.
- Excellence: We aim to deliver excellence in everything we do, from quality to customer service.
- Teamwork: We work together, supporting and valuing each other’s contributions.
2050 Net Zero
Carbon Neutrality Target
Aims to achieve net zero emissions across all operations by 2050.
- Implementing energy-saving initiatives and technologies across operations.
- Continuously working on reducing carbon emissions across all facilities.
- Committed to reducing waste through recycling and waste management programs.
- Focus on using sustainable materials and reducing the environmental impact of products.
- Gender Representation: Focus on improving gender diversity across the company.
- Leadership Development: Promoting equal leadership opportunities for all employees.
- Inclusive Culture: Encouraging a workplace that respects diverse viewpoints and backgrounds.
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