Deputy Quarry Manager

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Deputy Quarry Manager

Salary – £35,686 - £44,835 Hours – 47.75 hours per week Location & Postcode – Barnsdale Bar Quarry, Pontefract, WF8 3JX

As Deputy Quarry Manager at FCC Environment, you will assist the Quarry Manager with the safe, productive and efficient management of Barnsdale Bar Quarry. You will help ensure that operations comply with the Quarries Regulations 1999, FCC procedures and all relevant health, safety and environmental requirements.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working five days per week and one Saturday morning per month on a rota basis.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme, where applicable
• On-the-job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via the Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Assisting and supporting the Quarry Manager with the safe, productive and effective management of operations at Barnsdale Bar Quarry
• Operating the quarry in accordance with the Health and Safety Document and the Quarries Regulations 1999
• Ensuring appropriate management control and supervision of all activities taking place on site
• Conducting regular site inspections, risk assessments and environmental aspects and impacts assessments
• Ensuring safe working methods, procedures, rules and regulations are understood and followed
• Liaising with the Quarry Manager and Health and Safety Representative on workplace health and safety matters
• Ensuring employees and subcontractors are suitably trained and competent, with the necessary licences and certificates in place
• Supporting accident, incident and near-miss reporting and assisting with investigations where appropriate
• Working in accordance with the Environmental Management System and promoting environmentally considerate working practices
• Developing effective communication and professional working relationships across the site
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and industry developments
• Supporting projects set by the senior management team and delivering suitable outcomes

What are we looking for?

• Educated to A-level standard, preferably degree level, or holding an equivalent NVQ/QCF qualification in a relevant subject
• Experience or knowledge of the quarrying and waste industries
• Completion of the relevant Competency Management System modules
• Completion of an appropriate extractives QCF qualification
• Competency in IT programmes, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with a multi-disciplined team
• Good people-development skills, with the ability to coach and inspire others
• The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to decision-making
• The ability to review priorities and respond quickly and positively to change
• A resilient and professional approach to managing third parties

About Us

Darrington Quarries Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of FCC Environment (UK) Limited. Darrington Quarries operates quarry sites across the Yorkshire region and supports FCC Environment’s wider waste, recycling and resource management activities.

As part of FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies, we are committed to safe, efficient and sustainable operations. FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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