Quarry Manager - Nights
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.
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Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
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Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
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The Opportunity
We now have an opportunity for a Quarry Manager - Nights to join our team at Torr Works, one of our flagship limestone quarry operations. Internally known as a Night Shift Manager, this is a critical onsite leadership role, providing full statutory coverage during night operations and acting as the senior decision-maker outside of normal day shifts.
Appointed as the Statutory 8.1(d), you’ll be responsible for overseeing night-time processing operations, rail movements, maintenance activities, and contractor control.
This role operates Monday to Friday, 21:00–06:30. While extraction/ blasting does not take place overnight, processing and rail operations continue 24/7.
Who you are
You hold, or are ready to complete, the Statutory 8.1(d) qualification.
You have demonstrable experience in quarry or heavy industrial operations, ideally in a supervisory or management capacity.
You have a strong working knowledge of Quarries Regulations, health & safety legislation, and environmental controls.
You’re confident working autonomously, making decisions under pressure, and providing visible leadership on site.
You understand operational budgets, asset care, and production performance.
You’re highly organised, detail-focused, and proactive in managing risk and compliance.
You communicate clearly and effectively with operational teams, contractors, and senior stakeholders.
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.
- Team
- Production & Operations
- Role
- South West
- Locations
- Torr Works, Shepton Mallet BA4 4RA
Torr Works, Shepton Mallet BA4 4RA
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