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Working at Cemex

We’re a global building and construction materials company who manufacture and distribute aggregates, cement, readymix concrete and high-performance construction materials such as asphalt, mortar, and pre-cast concrete products. We produce the materials that help to provide new homes, schools, hospitals, leisure facilities, road and rail improvements alongside other vital building, construction and infrastructure projects across the UK, and beyond.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Quarry Manager to join and lead our friendly operations team at our Shepperton Quarry, Watersplash Farm, Shepperton, Surrey, TW16 6AU.

Whether you are at the beginning of your career, looking for a change of direction or you are an experienced professional, Cemex offers a range of career paths and growth opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Quarry Manager, the Assistant Quarry Manager will assist in the safe running of a busy quarry.

As Assistant Quarry Manager you will also be responsible for:

• Support in managing, coaching and developing a highly skilled team in meeting daily production targets.
• Ensure all activities under your control are conducted & comply with current legislation and company policies.
• Identifying and managing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proactively managing an effective maintenance scheme for the quarry plant and equipment, ensuring plant availability is maximized.
• Maintain and implement Standard Operating Procedures and risk assessments.
• Reporting and investigating any unsafe or hazardous working practices.
• Act on defects and implement remedial action.
• Issuing of safety briefings and toolbox talks to your operational team.
• Managing proactively both mandatory training and developmental training of your staff.

What you’ll get in return

Cemex offers a comprehensive range of employee benefits, designed to ensure that you are rewarded for embracing our values and for your contribution in helping us to achieve our vision.

• As well as a competitive salary and an annual pay review, you will be eligible for one of our bonus schemes
• Company Van
• Save for your future with our flexible pension plan
• Life assurance policy providing financial peace of mind for your family and loved ones
• Enjoy a healthy work life balance with paid leave and bank holidays
• Develop your skills, knowledge and experience throughout your career with us
• Look after your physical and mental health with support available for whenever it may be needed
• Enjoy a range of discounted shopping including cycle2work scheme
• Paid time off for volunteering activities to support local communities

Find out more ab out the full range of employee benefits on offer at Cemex: https://www.cemex.co.uk/employee-benefits

Skills Required:

What we need from you

The ideal candidate for the role of Assistant Quarry Manager will possess in-depth experience gained within Quarrying Operations and a good understanding of Quarry Regulations 1999 (Reg 8.1d appointment).

Suitable candidates for the role of Assistant Quarry Manager will have:

• Full knowledge of Risk Assessments and Safe System of Work Systems
• Working knowledge of production processes, Health, Safety and Environmental policies
• SHE NVQ Level 4/QCF Level 6
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (SAP advantageous)
• Ability to multitask and confidently manage change
• Good understanding of different methods of winning and extracting raw material
• Knowledge of techniques employed to load and transport extracted minerals
• Working knowledge handling raw materials including feeding, crushing, screening, washing, separation, classification and beneficiation techniques
• IOSH/NEBOSH advantageous
• Diploma in Quarry Technology/FdSc Extractives Technology advantageous