ABOUT HOLCIM

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you ready to lead from the front at one of the most strategically important aggregate sites in the South West?
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Quarry Manager to take the reins at our Lee Moor site in Devon—a unique operation producing high-quality secondary aggregates from China Clay by-products. This is a rare opportunity to run a site that’s helping redefine sustainable material production in the UK, all without the need for drilling and blasting.
As the Quarry Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the day-to-day success and long-term future of this high-profile, environmentally driven site, leading operations, teams, compliance, and performance in line with Holcim’s global commitment to sustainability and progress. This would be a great opportunity for a hungry assistant quarry manager to take that next step in leading their own site!

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE STAND OUT?

• Lead a specialist operation – Lee Moor is a non-blasting site producing c.300ktpa of secondary aggregate, supporting our net-zero ambitions.
• Sustainability in action – You’ll be at the forefront of sustainable materials recovery in line with Holcim’s 1.5°C-aligned strategy.
• Stunning location – Based in beautiful Devon, this is a hands-on leadership role with both professional impact and quality of life.
• End-to-end ownership – From health and safety to budgets and people management, you’ll have full responsibility for running and developing the site.
• Be part of something global – Work with a local team backed by the power of Holcim, one of the world’s leading building materials company.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Act as the site’s Statutory 8.1(c) appointee, ensuring full legal compliance and safe operation.
• Lead and manage all quarry activities—from extraction and restoration to production, maintenance, and logistics.
• Own site performance across HSE, quality, output, and cost, maintaining strong financial reporting and planning.
• Ensure compliance with quarry regulations, environmental permits, and quarry design plans.
• Inspire, manage, and develop a multi-skilled team—including training, performance, and recruitment.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams (distribution, commercial, technical) and external stakeholders.
• Lead investigations, audits, and improvement initiatives to embed a proactive safety culture.
• Drive efficient use of plant and equipment, and maintain robust records, inspections, and maintenance plans.
• Act as an ambassador for Holcim’s values, ensuring respectful communication, fairness, and inclusion across the site.