Quarry Foreman
Heidelberg Materials
ÂŁ42.3k per year
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1, United Kingdom
Full time, permanent
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Good employer
- Paid breaks
- Proper breaks
About Heidelberg Materials
Heidelberg Materials is a buildings materials company. They specialise in cement, concrete and aggregates.
Job description from Heidelberg Materials
Purpose of the Role
We're looking for a motivated and organised Quarry Foreman to oversee the safe and efficient operation of our quarry. You'll lead a team of skilled professionals, ensuring high standards in health, safety, and environmental performance while keeping production running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies, Local Managers Rules, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements
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Work closely with the Unit Manager, suppliers, and contractors to coordinate production schedules
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Supervise daily quarry operations to maximise efficiency and resource use
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Lead and motivate your team to deliver high-quality results
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Commit to your own development through CPD and training provided by Heidelberg Materials
What We're Looking For
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Experience in quarry or heavy industrial operations
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Strong leadership and communication skills
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A proactive, safety-first mindset
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Organised, reliable, and confident in decision-making
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Willingness to learn and grow through ongoing professional development
What We Offer
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A key leadership role in a global industry leader
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A strong safety culture and supportive team environment
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Access to industry-leading training and development
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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
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Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
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Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), sabbatical options
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Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
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Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
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Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities
Take the next step in your career.
Apply today and help shape the future of sustainable quarrying.
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Heidelberg Materials pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
96% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Heidelberg Materials pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
75% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Good
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Heidelberg Materials get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
73% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Good
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Most people get sick pay
Do Heidelberg Materials pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
81% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Heidelberg Materials do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
84% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Heidelberg Materials worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
86% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and October 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Heidelberg Materials workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
63% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Heidelberg Materials workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
82% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Heidelberg Materials?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
81% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Heidelberg Materials managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
68% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and October 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Heidelberg Materials?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
79% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Okay
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Heidelberg Materials good if you’re a parent or carer?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
64% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and September 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Heidelberg Materials feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
41% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Good
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Heidelberg Materials get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
69% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and October 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Okay
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Heidelberg Materials?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
60% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Heidelberg Materials enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
79% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Okay
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Heidelberg Materials recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Heidelberg Materials?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
35% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Okay
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Heidelberg Materials?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 48% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Heidelberg Materials head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
78% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Okay
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Heidelberg Materials is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
54% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Heidelberg Materials employees say about their job
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Best thing
Work 8-4
Worst thing
Some times travel
2nd line support at Heidelberg Materials, April 2025
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Best thing
Flexibility, good money for work required. Plenty of overtime if you want to do it.
Worst thing
Shift timings aren’t ideal
Production operative at Heidelberg Materials, July 2024
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