We are currently seeking a Quarry Supervisor based at our Divethill Hill Quarry & Asphalt Plant, Northumberland. In the role, you will be responsible for supporting the Quarry Manager with the safe and efficient management and operation of the Quarry. You will support managing production and extraction activities, troubleshooting technical problems and overseeing planning and coordination with other departments. Awareness of the time critical nature of the process and downstream activities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Safety will comprise a key element of the role, you might also be required to conduct risk assessments and health and safety inspections and to demonstrate leadership in safety.
2. The role will include being appointed 8.1d under the Quarry’s Regulations to take charge of health and safety on site whilst the Manager/Assistant are not on site.
3. An important element of the role will involve administrative duties, from writing reports and updating records to reviewing and updating electronic defect database.
4. An ability to plan and organise work in a time efficient fashion is critical.
5. The ideal candidate will have background in the extractive industry, be familiar with the extractive process with a strong focus on safety and interpersonal skills.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
6. Mobile/Static plant operation – a Red/Blue card in wheeled loading shovel operation, and experience of operating mobile and/or static screening plant
7. Problem Analysis - Ability in pro-actively identifying problems, seeking pertinent data, recognising important information, and identifying possible causes of problems
8. Compliance - Adherence to company policy and/or procedures. Seeks approval from the correct authority for changes.
9. Interpersonal Skills - Awareness of other people and environment and own impact on these. Actions indicate a consideration for the feelings and needs of others
10. Detail Handling - Tolerance for and ability to handle the details and paperwork associated with the job.
11. Planning and Organising - Ability to establish efficiently an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to achieve a goal.
12. Work Standards – Sets high, professional work standard consistently.
Benefits
13. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
14. Aviva Pension scheme
15. Share Saver Scheme
16. Pension
17. Life Assurance
18. Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
19. Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways.