Quarry Foreman
29 days ago
Barnstaple
Quarry Foreperson - Lead with Safety, Drive with Purpose! Location: Barnstable Contract Type: Full time Are you ready to take charge of a dynamic quarry operation and lead a skilled team to success? Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Quarry Foreperson who thrives on responsibility, safety, and teamwork. If you're organised, self-motivated, and passionate about continuous improvement, we want to hear from you! What You'll Be Doing: • Championing Health, Safety & Environmental standards across all quarry operations., • Leading and motivating a team of qualified individuals to deliver high-quality aggregate production., • Coordinating with colleagues, suppliers, and contractors to ensure smooth and efficient plant operations., • Supervising daily quarry activities to optimise labour, plant, and material resources., • Ensuring full compliance with company policies, risk assessments, and method statements., • Upholding the Heidelberg Materials Compliance Policy and preventing fraudulent activity., • Driving health & safety performance and maintaining legal compliance., • Staying up to date with industry knowledge and attending relevant training., • GCSE Grade 4+ in Maths and English (or equivalent)., • Proven experience in quarry or heavy industry operations., • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills., • Be part of a global leader in building materials., • Work in a supportive, safety-first environment., • Opportunities for career growth and professional development. Rewards & Benefits We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including: Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member What We Offer • Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance, • Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, • Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause, • Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more) Apply now and help shape the future of sustainable quarrying with Heidelberg Materials.