Assistant Quarry Manager

Assistant Quarry Manager

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Manufacturing

Region:

South West

Location:

Bristol

Salary:

£1 to £46,000 per annum

Salary Description:

Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits

Posted:

11/05/2026

Recruiter:

Tarmac

Job Ref:

tarmac/TP/112/7814 Are you a Site / Quarry Manager looking for your next role? Then we may have just the role for you.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Quarry Manager to join and lead our friendly operations team at our Tarmac Stancombe Quarry and Asphalt Plant, which is located in Bristol. The site is easily accessible from Long Ashton, Nailsea, Portbury, Portishead, Wrington, Langford, Yatton, Bristol and the surrounding areas.

At Tarmac, 'who you are' matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment andit'simportant that our people come from a variety ofdifferent backgrounds.

Main ResponsibilitiesThe AssistantQuarryManager will report directly to the Site Manager and operate at peer level with the Quarry Section Manager and Asphalt Section Manager. The position provides operational and technical support across both Quarry and Asphalt while holding primary responsibility for site maintenance strategy, delivery and performance.

The AssistantQuarryManager will manage operations with key focus on safely delivering production and maintenance goals for the site. Safety and operational standards are the fundamentals of the role with cost control, people management and performance improvement being key. Managing plant compliance with business policies and procedures and ensuring that legislative compliance is also a strong aspect of the role.

As AssistantQuarryManager you will also be responsible for:

Safety,Healthand ComplianceManaging and overseeing the safe operation of the plant and the planned preventative maintenance ofall ofthe site's equipment fixed and mobile with responsibility for your own safety and that of colleagues and business partnersAct as the site focal point for engineering and maintenance-related statutory compliance, inspections and audits, ensuring plant and equipmentalways remain legally compliant and audit-ready.

Reporting and investigating any unsafe or hazardous working practicesIssuing ofsafety briefings and toolbox talks to your operational teamManaging proactively both mandatory training and developmental training of your staff andkeepan up-to-date training matrixEnsuringappropriate Contractorand visitor inductions are carried out in line with company proceduresUnderstanding Quarry Regulations 1999 enabling a Reg 8 appointment DMaintaining and implementing existing andnew,Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments and training your staff on the sameOperations Support

• Quarry and AsphaltWork in close partnership with the Quarry and Asphalt Section Managers, providing constructive challenge and operational support to drive safe,reliableand cost‑effective performance.

Deputise for Quarry or Asphalt Section Managers asrequiredto ensure continuity of operations.

Support production planning, despatchcoordinationand operational problem-solving across both business units during periods of peak demandorresource constraint.

Managing,coachingand developing a highly skilled, fit for purpose and extremely motivated team to ensure business continuity and reduce business riskAll aspects of budgetary control for all operationsMaintenance LeadershipLead the development,implementationand continuous improvement of the site maintenance strategy across Quarry and Asphalt.

Own the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule for all fixed and mobile plant, ensuring alignment with production priorities and shutdown planning.

Coordinate maintenance resources across Quarry and Asphalt to maximise plant availability and utilisation.

Challenge reactive maintenance behaviours by driving root cause analysis, reliabilityimprovementsand defect elimination.

Manage maintenance performance through KPIs such as plant availability, downtime, maintenancecostand backlog.

Work with procurement and engineering support functions on spares strategy, contractor performance and major repairs or capex projects.

KeyStakeholdersyou will liaise within the responsibilities of this role:

Area Operations Manager

• Site Manager
• AsphaltPlant Section Manager
• Health & Safety team
• Procurement and support teams
• Logistics team
• Area Operations teams
• Area Commercial teams
• Area HR Manager
• Industry Bodies
• CustomersThis role is a Days role Monday to Friday, but flexibility is key to this role with the expectation to be available to meet with our plant's operational needsThe Ideal CandidateTo be successful in the role of AssistantQuarryManager you will ideally have experience and knowledge of:

Diploma in Quarry Technology/FdScExtractives TechnologySHE NVQ Level 4/QCF Level 6Highly experienced in Quarryingand/or AsphaltOperationsincluding managing maintenance processes

IOSH/NEBOSH

would beadvantageousFull knowledge of Risk Assessments and Safe System of Work SystemsWorking knowledge of production processes, H&S and Environmental policiesStrong IT skills including a competence with SAP and the Microsoft packages

• Word,Exceland PowerPointAbility to multitask and manage changeWhy TarmacWe don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

Bonus schemeEnhanced holiday entitlementContributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.

Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopauseTraining and development opportunitiesTarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer.

If you're coming from a military background, we'll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We're proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to support you.

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