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Job Title


Pit Manager


Company : Holcim


Location : Wollongong, New south wales


Created : 2026-05-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Production Manager Fulltime opportunity within a world leading sustainable building materials company. Based at our Albion Park Quarry, NSW. Work with a supportive and collaborative team. Supportive and diverse management setting realistic targets and goals. Competitive remuneration including full use of company supplied vehicle. Holcim: Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 45,000 employeesin 43 attractive markets - across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa.Holcim offers high-valued end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to roofing and walling - powered by premium brands including, ECOPact low-carbon concrete and ECOPlanet low-carbon cement. Holcim Australia and New Zealand is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and engineered pre-cast concrete solutions. Our proud history began in 1901 in Australia and 1888 in Aotearoa New Zealand. Holcim is certified as a Top Employer2026 by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to creating a workplace where people thrive. The Opportunity: Reporting to the Quarry Manager, you will be responsible for building and developing a motivated team to achieve company safety, environmental and financial targets. You will assist to produce quality products that are fit for purpose; meet business forecasts; engage with the local community; oversee drilling, blasting and pit development, as well as processing and dispatch of finished goods that meet regulatory and community expectations. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Sharing the lead with the management team in the implementation of SHE policies, principles and directives and complying with all relevant safety, health and environmental legislation. Promote a safe system of work and a strong safety culture in the workplace. Lead site operations which include pit, production and maintenance. Ensure site compliance with relevant environmental legislation, development consent, environmental licence conditions and Company policies. Manage the recruitment and development of a highly focused and motivated team. Manage the fixed plant maintenance to ensure assets are effectively maintained in accordance with group standards and ensure records are maintained correctly. Management of weighbridge function including compliance with legal loading limits for trucks, Fatigue and Chain of Responsibility legislation. Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies and implement changes. About you: Diploma in Extractive Industries (preferred) with a Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations as a minimum qualification. Practising Certificate for Tier 1 Quarry or as a minimum, Practising Certificate for Tier 2 Quarry with the ability to work towards obtaining Tier 1. Credible experience in a Quarry Management role (preferred) although relevant experience in related sectors may be considered. Knowledge of relevant legislation. A strong belief in safety, health and environment. Knowledge of product quality issues. Sound communication skills. Strong leadership skills and the demonstrated ability to effect change. Proven capabilities to self-manage. Ability to build working relationships with multiple stakeholders. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite. This is an outstanding opportunity to grow your career within our world leading business. Why Holcim? At Holcim we offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce.We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Business Ethics. We don''t just offer jobs - we offer long term careers with a deep and diverse structure which affords a great number of cross functional pathways available as you progress your career so if you''re ready to take your career to the next level and join our dynamic team of professionals, we want to hear from you. Apply now! We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours. Holcim will not acceptunsolicitedresumesfrom third party recruitingagenciesin response to job postings.