Quarry (Section) Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Congleton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Quarry Management Sand & Gravel Operations Dredging Operations SHE NVQ Level 4/QCF Level 6 Diploma in Quarry Technology SAP Risk Assessment & Safe Systems of Work People Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Quarry (Section) Manager

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is hiring a Quarry (Section) Manager at Eaton Hall Sand and Gravel Quarry near Congleton, Cheshire. This is a permanent, on-site role with a days shift Monday to Friday. The position offers an excellent salary plus bonus and benefits.

Job Introduction

[Employer hidden] is currently recruiting for an experienced Section (Quarry) Manager to join and lead our friendly operations team at our [Employer hidden] Eaton Hall Sand and Gravel Quarry near Congleton. This role is accessible from Eaton, Congleton, Manchester, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Buxton, Leek, Northwich, Winsford, Sandbach, Crewe, Stockport and the surrounding areas.

Main Responsibilities

  • Managing, coaching and developing a highly skilled, fit for purpose and extremely motivated team to ensure business continuity and reduce business risk
  • Leading change and continuous improvement initiatives, whilst maintaining disciplined stock management processes and producing operational reports
  • Understand different methods of winning and extracting raw material
  • Knowledge of techniques employed to load extracted minerals and viable options to transport extracted minerals and its applications within the industry, including feeding, crushing, screening, washing, separation, classification and beneficiation techniques
  • Understanding Quarry Regulations 1999 enabling a Reg 8 appointment (either C or D)
  • All aspects of budgetary control for all quarrying operations
  • Maintaining and implementing existing and new, Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments and training your staff on the same
  • Managing and overseeing the safe operation of the plant and the planned preventative maintenance of all of the site’s equipment fixed and mobile with responsibility for your own safety and that of colleagues and business partners
  • Reporting and investigating any unsafe or hazardous working practices
  • Issuing of safety briefings and toolbox talks to your operational team
  • Managing proactively both mandatory training and developmental training of your staff and keep an up-to-date training matrix
  • Collating and report on monthly performance KPI for your business unit for the Area Operations Managing and driving operational performance through KPI’s

The Ideal Candidate

  • Diploma in Quarry Technology/FdSc Extractives Technology
  • SHE NVQ Level 4/QCF Level 6
  • Highly experienced in Quarrying Operations
  • IOSH/NEBOSH would be advantageous
  • Full knowledge of Risk Assessments and Safe System of Work Systems
  • Working knowledge of production processes, H&S and Environmental policies
  • Strong IT skills including a high level of competence with SAP and the Microsoft packages – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to multitask and manage change

Why [Employer hidden]

  • Bonus scheme
  • Enhanced holiday entitlement
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Access to the [Employer hidden] Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
  • Access to join our Employee Communities
  • Training and development opportunities

[Employer hidden] is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. [Employer hidden] is proud to be part of CRH. This role has a closing date of 22 May, 2026. Apply via the website.

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