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

• 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.

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

• 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’re looking for an Assistant Quarry Manager to join our specialist silica sand site, producing materials for sports grounds and other high-value applications. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll take ownership of production and maintenance activities, supporting the Quarry Manager to deliver a safe, efficient, and high-performing operation.

You’ll play a key role in the site’s success, influencing performance, safety, and team development every day. With potential expansion into nearby sites, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone from a production background to step into management, take ownership of a process-driven operation, and grow their career with Holcim.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Quarry Manager in overseeing production, maintenance, and site operations.

• Acting as the 8.1d/8.1c lead in the manager’s absence, maintaining statutory presence and compliance.

• Ensuring production targets, quality standards, and financial objectives are achieved.

• Promoting a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring compliance with company and legislative requirements.

• Coordinating with commercial, logistics, and operations teams to meet customer demand.

• Overseeing plant and equipment maintenance, supporting hands-on mechanical work where required.

• Driving continuous improvement and efficient use of resources across a modern, high-value site.

Who You Are

• Experienced in production, quarrying, or manufacturing, with strong leadership and team management skills.

• A confident communicator who can motivate teams and maintain focus under pressure.

• Results-driven, organised, and proactive, with a practical, problem-solving mindset.

• Ready to step up and develop your career in a fast-paced, rewarding quarry environment.

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.