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Job description: Position: Trainee Quarry Manager Location: McQuillan Quarries, Dundrod Responsible to: General Manager Contract type: Full-time, permanent Salary: Competitive Why work for McQuillan Companies? McQuillan Companies, a family-run business in Northern Ireland, offers a diverse range of services including roadworks, civil engineering, demolition, quarrying, waste management, outdoor cleaning, and analytical chemistry. If you’re seeking a career in a growing company with a dynamic environment and great benefits, McQuillan Companies is for you. We value all perspectives and create a supportive space where people thrive McQuillan Quarries have been associated with high quality materials and service for generations. This tradition has ensured that we are now leading suppliers of bituminous products, high PSV aggregate and construction fill materials. Our two asphalt coating plant locations outside Belfast and Dromore Co. Down have state of the art manufacturing facilities allowing us to supply our own contracting division whilst comfortably servicing a public market for any blacktop material needs. With materials testing labs at both depots, we ensure the supply of quality products that meet British and European standards. We offer a range of benefits including: Competitive salaries An employee health scheme Employee private healthcare An excellent employee pension scheme 31 days of annual leave, increased in line with years of service milestones Company vehicle or car allowance Working as a part of a dynamic group of professionals who excel at maintaining regulatory standards while fostering a supportive and welcoming environment Excellent development, learning and training opportunities Participation in a range of team building activities Overall objectives Due to continued growth across both our locations, we are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Trainee Quarry Manager. This entry-level position is designed to provide comprehensive training and hands-on experience in all aspects of Quarry management. The Trainee Quarry Manager will work closely with experienced Quarry management staff to learn about the operational, administrative, and regulatory aspects of running the Quarry. The successful candidate will receive full training and support, gaining valuable experience and skills necessary to manage quarry operations effectively. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop a lifelong career in a progressive family business with opportunities for training and development in a heavy manufacturing industry. The Trainee Quarry Manager through successful completion of all training will undertake the Quarry Manager role. Key responsibilities: Combining knowledge of extraction and processing systems with excellent interpersonal and management skills to ensure the profitability of the Quarry site; Checking production levels are maintained safely to meet requirements Liaising with sales and commercial teams to meet production requirements; Assessing equipment and production materials levels; undertaking regular site inspections and risk assessments in order to comply with all health and safety regulations; Ensuring that key government Health and Safety legislation is implemented throughout the site; Maintaining up-to-date records and dealing with all relevant Quarrys documentation (including the completion and maintenance of all relevant site paperwork, including timesheets, plant check lists, safety documentation & management reports etc.); Supporting and participating in the continuous improvement of the Quarry Health and Safety culture and housekeeping activities; Performance managing the production process and setting and monitoring targets; Liaising with staff on site and dealing with any technical or staffing challenges that arise; Completing accident/incident investigations and reports; Undertaking all other reasonable additional duties when required. Essential Criteria: Good understanding of heavy plant and machinery, including maintenance planning; Excellent communication and influencing skills; Good business and management skills; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Good IT skills; Knowledge of Health and Safety issues and how they relate to practical working environments; Flexible approach to work; Desirable criteria: Third level qualification in Mechanical Engineering/Civil Engineering or HND level specific to the quarrying or road construction industry; A basic level of technical understanding of quarrying environments and extraction systems; Previous experience in the quarrying or construction industry is advantageous, but not required Due to the location of the Quarry a full driving licence is essential. Closing date for applications is:Friday 30th May 2025. This job description should not be regarded as conclusive or definite. It is a guideline within which the individual jobholder works. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible and may alter as the Companys strategic direction changes. Skills: Excellent communication and influencing skills Project management skills Good IT skills Strong customer service skills Min of 2 years experience in a supervisory role Flexible approach to work Good understanding of heavy plant and machinery Benefits: Competitive salaries An employee health scheme An excellent employee pension scheme 31 days of annual leave service milestones Company Car Scheme L&D opportunities
