Site Manager

Site Manager – Quarry Operations
Location: North West
Salary: £55,000 plus Car
Contract: Permanent
Are you an experienced operational leader with a background in quarrying, earthworks, or heavy plant environments? We’re supporting a well‑established organisation in recruiting a Site Manager to take ownership of day‑to‑day operations at a busy quarry undertaking both extraction activities and restoration phases involving tipping in wet and soft conditions (mud tipping).
This is a hands‑on leadership role, managing a team of approximately 10 plant operators, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations are delivered every day.
The Ideal Candidate
You will thrive in this role if you have:

Experience within quarrying, earthworks, landfill, or similar heavy plant operations
Strong understanding of regulatory permits, H&S legislation and environmental compliance
Proven leadership capability with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams
A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to adapt to changing site demands
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple operational priorities
Confidence producing site‑based documentation, reports and compliance recordsKey Responsibilities
As Site Manager, you will be responsible for:

Overseeing daily extraction operations and managing the restoration programme, including safe tipping activities in soft/unstable ground conditions
Leading, managing and developing a team of plant operators
Planning workloads, allocating resources and ensuring operational targets are met
Ensuring all plant and machinery is operated safely and maintained in line with defect reporting procedures
Upholding strict compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards
Producing and managing site documentation including costs, time sheets, purchase orders, compliance checks and productivity reports
Conducting toolbox talks, briefings, 1‑2‑1s and performance discussions
Maintaining site infrastructure, housekeeping standards and security
Liaising with internal teams, contractors and visitors to ensure smooth and safe site operations
Delivering risk assessments, method statements and ensuring correct PPE usage at all times
Supporting long‑term site planning and adapting to operational changes as requiredWhy Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Site Manager who enjoys leading teams, improving site performance and taking ownership of a busy operational environment. If you excel in fast‑paced, plant‑heavy settings and are committed to safety and compliance, this role offers long‑term stability and the chance to make a real impact
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed