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We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.\nAt the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.\nExtraction Supervisor\nAre you an experienced quarrying professional ready to take ownership of extraction operations and make a real impact on site performance?\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an Extraction Supervisor to join our team at Heidelberg Materials UK. This is a key operational role where you’ll be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and continuous supply of extracted material, while leading people, managing contractors and driving improvements across the quarry.\nWorking closely with the Unit Manager, Production Supervisors and our drilling and blasting contractors, you’ll play an important part in keeping the quarry running safely and efficiently.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nAs our Extraction Supervisor, you’ll take ownership of extraction activities and help ensure we achieve high standards of safety, environmental performance, quality and operational efficiency.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nLeading extraction operations safely and in line with the Quarries Regulations 1999 and our Health, Safety and Environmental Management System.\nHolding the appointment under Section 8(1)(d) of the Quarries Regulations 1999.\nManaging contractors working within the extraction area, ensuring safe working practices and appropriate standards are maintained.\nWorking closely with drilling and blasting contractors to optimise blast performance, fragmentation, blast pile shape and environmental impacts.\nCoordinating blast schedules and quarry development to maintain a consistent supply of suitable material.\nEnsuring material supplied to the primary crusher is of the right size and quality to maximise throughput.\nWorking alongside Production Supervisors to ensure material availability and quality meets operational requirements.\nCarrying out and supporting daily inspections, geotechnical inspections and 5S audits.\nEnsuring haul roads are designed and maintained to support safe and efficient load and haul operations.\nOverseeing the condition, servicing and maintenance of mobile plant.\nMonitoring areas such as fuel usage, idle time, tyres, GET and plant cycle times to identify opportunities for improvement.\nUsing 5S, Lean and Six Sigma principles to continuously improve performance.\nIdentifying development and training requirements within the team and ensuring employees receive appropriate inductions and specialist training.\nManaging environmental impacts, including dust suppression and communication around blasting activities.\nMaintaining strong working relationships with colleagues, contractors and neighbouring communities.\nWhat we’re looking for\nWe’re looking for someone with strong operational quarrying experience who enjoys being hands-on, leading from the front and finding practical ways to improve performance.\nIdeally, you’ll have:\nAt least 5 years’ experience within quarrying operations.\nExplosives Supervisor and Shotfiring qualifications.\nIOSH Managing Safely.\nNVQ Level 4 in SHE Quarry Operations.\nA good understanding of quarry extraction, drilling and blasting activities.\nExperience managing contractors and mobile plant operations.\nBasic Microsoft Office skills and confidence using IT systems.\nStrong health, safety and environmental awareness.\n\nWhat will make you successful?\nYou’ll be a practical and motivated leader who is comfortable taking ownership and making decisions. 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