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Drill and Blast Superintendent
Tungsten West —Plympton
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
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5d
Design Manager
Babcock International —Plymouth
- From £57,300 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Senior Process Development Engineer
Plessey Semiconductors —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Gym membership
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Equipment Tech Lead - Epitaxy
Plessey Semiconductors —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
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10d
Quality Engineer
Kier Group —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible schedule
4d
Senior Equipment Engineer
Plessey Semiconductors —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Gym membership
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10d
Information Security Lead
Babcock International —Plymouth
- £44,600 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Site Engineer
Kier Group —Plymouth
- Weekend availability
- Engineering
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
4d
Associate Flood Forecasting Modeller
AECOM —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Principal Structural Engineer, Water
AECOM —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Communication skills
Principal Flood Modeller
AECOM —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Scripting
Principal Hydrologist
AECOM —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Master's degree
Senior Wastewater Modeller
AECOM —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Commissioning Engineer
Gallifordtry —Bodmin
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior Process Engineer - Coring
Plessey Semiconductors —Plymouth
- Weekend availability
- Engineering
- Assembly
- Gym membership
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2d
Mask Design Engineer
Plessey Semiconductors —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Gym membership
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4d
DE&S DECA Electrical Equipment Engineer – Medical and Dental Servicing Section (MDSS)
Defence Equipment and Support —Plymouth
- £30,500 - £33,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Section Engineer
Kier Group —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Engineering
- No degree
- Flexible schedule
4d
Technical Director
AECOM —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- English
- Master's degree
5d
Principal Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical
Babcock International —Plymouth
- £57,300 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- No degree
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d

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Drill and Blast Superintendent

Tungsten West -
Plympton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
5 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Engineering
CSCS
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Leadership

Full job description

Senior Drill & Blast Supervisor / Senior Engineer (Explosives Supervisor – Reg 25)

Hemerdon United Kingdom (Quarry / Hard Rock Metal Mining Operations)

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Role Overview

An experienced Senior Drill & Blast Supervisor / Senior Engineer is required to lead and manage all drill and blast activities within a hard rock open cut metal mine in the South West. This role is critical to achieving safe, efficient, and compliant production outcomes, ensuring “rock on ground” delivery aligns with mine plans and production targets.

Operating under UK regulatory frameworks, including Regulation 25 of the Quarries Regulations 1999, the successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee blasting operations, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Plan, coordinate, and supervise all drilling and blasting activities.
Deliver consistent fragmentation outcomes to meet production and processing requirements.
Ensure “rock on ground” is achieved in line with mine schedules and KPIs.
Lead daily, weekly, and long-term drill and blast planning integration with technical and production teams.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety

Act as the appointed Explosives Supervisor in accordance with Regulation 25 (Quarries Regulations 1999).
Maintain full compliance with UK health, safety, and explosives legislation.
Ensure all blasting activities meet permitted environmental limits (vibration, air overpressure, flyrock, dust).
Uphold a strong safety culture with zero-harm objectives.
Maintain a clear record suitable for licensing and statutory appointments.

Technical Excellence

Design and optimise blast patterns, timing, and explosive selection.
Monitor and analyse blast performance, implementing improvements where required.
Manage environmental impacts and ensure monitoring systems are effective and compliant.
Apply best practices in achieving target fragmentation, minimising ore dilution, and wall control, all delivered in a vibration constrained mine.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, manage, and mentor drill and blast engineers, graduates, drillers, and shotfirers.
Build team capability through training, coaching, and performance management.
Ensure competency frameworks and certifications are maintained across the team.

Continuous Improvement

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across drill and blast operations.
Implement new technologies, methodologies, and data-driven optimisation practices.
Track and report performance metrics, identifying opportunities for efficiency gains.

Stakeholder Integration

Work closely with geology, mine planning, and production teams to ensure seamless operations.
Support cross-functional alignment to achieve production targets and operational efficiency.
Communicate effectively with senior management and operational stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 10+ years’ experience in drill and blast operations within hard rock mining.
Demonstrated experience in an owner-operator mining environment.
Proven appointment (or eligibility) as Explosives Supervisor under Regulation 25.
Strong understanding of UK quarrying and mining regulations (Quarries Regulations 1999).
Relevant engineering or mining qualification (degree or equivalent).
Explosives supervisor, Shotfiring certification and explosives handling licences (as required in the UK).
Strong track record in safety leadership and regulatory compliance.

Key Skills & Competencies

Advanced technical knowledge of blasting design and execution.
Leadership and team development capability.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
High level of accountability and safety focus.
Experience with blast monitoring systems and blast design and mine planning software.

Success Measures

Safe execution of all drill and blast activities.
Consistent achievement of production and fragmentation targets.
Full compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
Design and implement continuous improvement projects to deliver measurable efficiency gains.
Strong team performance and capability development.

Additional Requirements

Job Title: Senior Drill & Blast Supervisor / Senior Engineer (Explosives Supervisor – Reg 25)
Valid UK licences and certifications relevant to explosives supervision and shotfiring.
Clean compliance and safety record.
Willingness to work on-site in a demanding mining environment.

If you are interested in being part of the mine restart, apply with your CV today or contact [email protected] for more information.

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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