Our people

Bestwood II Quarry



The Bestwood II Quarry team includes six employees most of whom live within 10 miles of the site as well as part-time and seasonal contractors.


Meet Anthony - Quarry Manager


Anthony began his career in the minerals industry in 1978, working as a quarry operative for Hoveringham Sand & Gravel Company, a legacy company since merged into what we know today as Tarmac. With over 47 years of experience, he has built a distinguished career across a variety of quarrying environments, including sand and gravel sites, Bunter sandstone formations and hard rock limestone quarries.

In 2000, Anthony progressed into a senior leadership role as a Quarry Manager, where he has consistently demonstrated operational excellence and a strong commitment to safety. One of his proudest achievements was receiving an award for maintaining 10 years of incident-free operations across the sites under his management.

Beyond quarrying, Anthony has also spent a decade working in landfill, recycling, and asphalt operations, further broadening his expertise in the industry.

What Anthony Loves About the Job:
Anthony is deeply passionate about the quarrying industry. He thrives on being hands-on, managing day-to-day operations and values the camaraderie he shares with his site team.

Outside of Work:
Anthony enjoys playing golf, has a keen appreciation for real ale when off duty, and is an avid painter.

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Tarmac seeks good causes


All our employees and managers are encouraged to donate a portion of their working time to local good causes, and staff at Bestwood II are currently on the look-out for projects to lend their support to. A wide range of projects can be considered, with employees typically giving up a full day of their time to complete a range of tasks. Previous examples from across the UK include clearing parkland, planting bulbs, decorating a community centre and restoring a children’s play area. Our employee volunteering scheme is a key part of our wider sustainability strategy, which includes goals relating to employee volunteering hours.