Roadstone – Location Manager Galway Quarry

Published On:
September 23, 2024
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Industry: Quarrying
Industry: Galway

Roadstone

Applications are invited for the position of Location Manager, Galway Quarry. The successful candidate will report to the Regional Operations Manager, NW Region, Roadstone Ltd.

The candidate should ideally possess:

  • A relevant academic background with 5+ years’ experience in quarrying and building materials industry.
  • A practical understanding of quarry operations including stone, blacktop, concrete and block production.
  • Excellent analytical ability, organised and results driven.
  • Proactive approach to safety management.
  • Proven people management skills and leadership qualities.
  • An ability to influence at all levels to achieve the best outcome for the organisation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


The candidate will have the following specific responsibilities:

  • Ensure Health & Safety policies/procedures are implemented in compliance with legal and statutory requirements and with relevant company policies, while driving continuous improvements in the Health & Safety culture.
  • Ensure compliance with operating requirements in accordance with EPA, Local Authority and Company policies.
  • Deliver Operational Excellence against agreed Key Performance Indicators
  • Maintain relations with near neighbours, ensuring that the Company and Group image is maintained and enhanced.
  • Effectively manage all members of the location team in line with HR best practice and the established company union agreements and any I.R. issues.
  • Propose suitable learning opportunities and ensure that approved training programmes are carried out.
  • Preparation and implementation of the quarry development plans.
  • Manage quarry blasting – blast design, blast monitoring etc.
  • Active management of mobile plant efficiency using daily and weekly metrics.
  • Liaise with Roadstone Planning Department in relation to preparation of planning applications.  Actively involved with planning consultants and prepare Environmental Impact Statements.
  • Production of the annual quarry budget and management of quarry costs
  • Management of location sub-contractors
  • Identify opportunities to improve and develop the quarry and plants, and duly deliver the company sustainability targets.
  • Optimise transport/haulage efficiency whilst driving best in class customer service.
  • Propose, prepare, and implement any CX projects which are approved.
  • Increase co-operation with other CRH companies and incorporate their “Best Practices”
  • Work closely with other production centres in Roadstone.

Applications for this role, including CV, can be forwarded by mail or by e mail to [email protected] by close of business on Monday 30th September 2024.  Please use “Location Manager” in the email description.

Please note this appointment may lead to further associated Location Manager appointments.

HR Operations Manager,

Roadstone Ltd,

Fortunestown,

Tallaght,

Dublin 24.

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