Job Description

About the role

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level?


As a

Quarry Foreman & Fitter

, you'll oversee daily operations, maintain essential machinery, and lead a skilled team to ensure smooth and safe production. Your expertise will be key in keeping everything running at peak performance. Acting as the "boots on the ground" leader, you'll blend technical know-how with people skills to manage a busy, often hazardous worksite. You'll also be the mechanical backbone of the operation, combining hands-on mechanical work with safety awareness and practical problem-solving.


Enjoy career growth opportunities, a supportive and collaborative environment, and the chance to make a tangible impact. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!

A workplace that invests in you

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

Annual leave starting from 21 days and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.


Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.


Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.


Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years' service.


Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.


Free car parking.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees' wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.


We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.


The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.


Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

Things to note

A basic police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.


Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

Ready to apply?

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at andrae.mccalla@gov.im.


To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.


Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.