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.
• Committing to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through training and seminars.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• 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.
• Following all HR policies and procedures.

What You'll Need:

• GCSE Grade 4+ in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in quarry or heavy industry operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A proactive attitude towards safety and team development.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global leader in building materials.
• Work in a supportive, safety-first environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we're committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

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)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities

Ready to Lead the Way?

Apply now and help shape the future of sustainable quarrying with Heidelberg Materials.