Job Summary
We are adding a brand-new position of Mine Engineer to our Engineering Team!
This role is responsible for the planning, design, development and optimisation of our quarry operations. It will support long-term reserve management, drill and blast design, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Main Responsibilities
- Developing and delivering quarry extraction, development, and production plans.
- Optimising drilling, blasting, and quarry operations to maximise productivity and efficiency.
- Monitoring reserves, production performance, and key operational KPIs.
- Managing surveying, quarry mapping, and geotechnical monitoring activities.
- Providing technical analysis, reporting, and operational support to improve performance.
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quarrying legislation.
- Supporting budgeting, capital projects, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement programmes.
- Maintaining accurate records, technical documentation, and regulatory compliance.
About you
Candidates require a degree in Mining Engineering, Minerals Engineering, Quarry Engineering or a related discipline, with previous experience in quarrying, mining extractive industries or heavy industrial operations.
Benefits (subject to criteria which will be discussed further in interview):
- 27 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
- Pension scheme (with 8% employer contribution)
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
About Us:
Since the 1850s, Singleton Birch Ltd has been quarrying Lincolnshire chalk and working to establish an impeccable reputation with our customers and stakeholders. Singleton Birch Ltd is a company with a proud past and a very bright future. The company was established in 1815 and is named after the founder William Singleton Birch, who was a minerals merchant. Since our founding, we have continued to grow, becoming a global supplier of lime products and services.
In 2022, Singleton Birch became part of the MLC family of businesses, a global supplier of high-quality products and technical services related to lime. MLC and Singleton Birch share a similar mission and vision, which focuses on using the essential mineral lime to support the evolving needs of society, with an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability, and service. Our trusted brands, leadership, and availability of offerings remains unchanged. However, our new ownership expands our capabilities to serve customers worldwide while driving growth and innovation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barnetby le Wold DN38 6AE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a degree in Mining Engineering, Minerals Engineering, Quarry Engineering or a related discipline ?
Work Location: In person
