About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring.

Company Car or Car Allowance.

Private Medical Insurance for you & Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety.

We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.

Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad

Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity
We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Quarry Manager to lead the Secondary Production Operations at Glensanda, the UK’s largest granite quarry and one of the most unique operations in Europe.

This role puts you in charge of the processing side of the quarry, overseeing the handling of more than 6.5 million tonnes of material each year and ensuring the smooth loading of around three vessels per week. Working in a 24/7 environment, you’ll manage a team of over 60 through Shift Managers, a Maintenance Manager, Deputy Managers and Skilled Operators.

You’ll be responsible for delivering operational efficiency, cost control and compliance under the Quarry Regulations, while promoting a strong safety culture and driving continuous improvement across all aspects of production.

Glensanda is only accessible via the Holcim ferry from Benderloch, so you can either make the daily trip or stay onsite in free en-suite accommodation. As part of the onsite community, you’ll also have access to a gym, sauna, games room, TV rooms and canteen.

Key aspects of the role include:

Acting as the Quarry Regulations 8.1(c) appointment, ensuring compliance and statutory responsibility.

Leading and developing a large operational team through your managers, building capability and engagement.

Driving operational efficiencies, with a strong focus on stockpile management, vessel loading and cost control.

Managing the environmental impact, health and safety, and quality risks in line with Holcim policies and legal obligations.

Working closely with the Maintenance Manager to ensure asset performance and reliability across fixed and mobile plant.

Managing budgets and reporting performance, ensuring delivery against agreed production and cost targets.

Collaborating with other senior leaders onsite to contribute to the wider management of Glensanda.

Who you are

An experienced quarrying professional, holding a valid 8.1 appointment.

Skilled in stockpile management and quarrying operations.

A proven people leader with the ability to manage large teams through supervisors and managers.

Commercially astute, with an understanding of budgets, cost control and operational efficiencies.

A strong communicator who can engage at all levels and build positive working relationships across the site.

Committed to safety, sustainability and continuous improvement.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.