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Introduction to the Minerals sector
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The quarrying, mining and mineral products industry is the UK’s largest manufacturing sector.
It’s the bedrock of construction and the built environment, from extracting and processing minerals to making building materials.
It also supports many important sectors like agriculture, automotive, pharmaceuticals and technology.
A diverse industry means hundreds of job opportunities and locations to work in. Whatever your interests, be part of an industry that’s essential to our everyday lives.
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What is a quarry?
A quarry is where rocks or other materials are removed, then used to manufacture a huge variety of products for everyday use.
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How are minerals extracted?
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By a process called blasting
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So what materials are quarried/mined and what do they become?
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Limestone
Kaolin
Dolerite
Sand
So what materials are quarried/mined and what do they become?
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Lithium
Metal
Gravel
Potash
What do I do and how did I get here?
Information about your role and pathway into the industry.
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So many career opportunities!
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Administrator
Area Sales Manager
Asphalt Manager
Blasting Engineer
Blast Hole Driller
Blasting Supervisor
Business Development Assistant
Business Development Manager
Civil Engineer
Commercial Director
Contract Manager
Contract Supervisor
Credit Controller
Customer Service Advisor
Customer service Manager
Distribution Manger
Electrical Engineer
Engineering Manager
Environment Advisor
Environmental Engineer
Environment Manager
Estates Manager
Estimator
Estates Director
Explosives Technician
Fitter
Gang Foreman
Geologist
Geotechnical Engineer
Lab Manager
Lab Technician
Land Surveyor
Landscape Architect
Large Goods Vehicle Driver
Logistics Manager
Maintenance Manager
Maintenance Supervisor
Mechanical Engineer
Operations Director
Operations Manager
Paving Machine Driver
Plant Driver
Processing Engineer
Product Development Manager
Project Manager
Quality Control Technician
Quantity Surveyor
Quarry Manager
Quarry and Recycling Manager
Roller Driver
Safety, Health & Environment Advisor
Safety, Health & Environment Manager
Salary & Payroll Assistant
Salary & Payroll Manager
Sales Representative
Shift Manager
Shipping Clerk
Shotfirer
Site Manager
Surfacing Operative
Technical Manager
Technical Supervisor
Transport Clerk
Transport Manager
Transport Planner
Transport Supervisor
Weighbridge Clerk
Weighbridge Supervisor
Welder/Fabricator
Works Manager
So many career opportunities!
Quarrying is one of the UK’s biggest manufacturing industries, employing 3.5 Million jobs in the whole sector.
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What skills are needed in the industry?
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Problem solving
Listening
Patience
Communication
Presenting
Creativity
Time keeping
Staying positive
Leadership
Team working
Strength & coordination
Ability to operate equipment
Respect
Data analysis
Attention to detail
Flexibility
Any questions?