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Quarry Supervisor

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Breedon Group plc

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United Kingdom , Durham

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Job Description:

At Breedon Group, we pride ourselves on being one of the leading construction materials companies in the UK and Ireland. We are committed to providing innovative solutions and sustainable materials that contribute to building a future that benefits our communities. Our team is driven by integrity, commitment to excellence, and a passion for making a difference in the construction industry. We are currently seeking a Quarry Supervisor to join the team. The primary duty for this role will be to support the Quarry Manager with the safe and efficient management and operation of the Quarry. The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company’s zero harm culture. Join Breedon Group, where you can be part of a team that is passionate about making a measurable impact in the construction industry.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support the Quarry Manager with the safe and efficient management and operation of the Quarry
  • Support the management of production and extraction activities
  • Troubleshooting technical problems
  • Overseeing planning of day-to-day operations in conjunction with other departments across site
  • Conduct risk assessments and health and safety inspections
  • Demonstrate leadership in safety
  • Administrative duties, from writing reports and updating records to procurement and budget control
  • Plan and organise work in a time efficient fashion
  • Contribute to the Company’s zero harm culture

Requirements:

  • Background in the extractive industry
  • Familiar with the extractive process
  • Strong focus on safety
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability in pro-actively identifying problems, seeking pertinent data, recognising important information, and identifying possible causes of problems
  • Adherence to company policy and/or procedures
  • Awareness of other people and environment and own impact on these
  • Tolerance for and ability to handle the details and paperwork associated with the job
  • Ability to establish efficiently an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to achieve a goal
  • Sets high, professional work standard consistently
What we offer:
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase additional leave
  • Aviva Pension scheme and Sharesave scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities
  • Employee assistance programme and access to employee benefits platform for discounts on various high street shops and brands

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 18, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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