Operative

Job location:
Cornwall, United Kingdom
Created moment:
February 3, 2025
Job reference:
REQ - 09505

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Operative

Job Summary

Hours of work including shift pattern:
Shift pattern (day and night):
Day Shift: Week 1: 6am – 6pm - Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun (Wed & Thur off) Week 2: 6am – 6pm Wed; Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun off)
Night Shift: Week 3: 6pm – 6am - Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun (Wed & Thur off) Week 4: 6pm – 6am; Wed; Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun off)

Looking for a hands-on role that offers a wide variety of responsibilities?

Join Imerys; the market leader in mineral-based speciality solutions, where we will help you tap your full potential!
 

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and
safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.

The job role:

As an Operative you will be responsible for site inspections following the instructions of the supervisors and Day Captains, you will be monitoring the plant using the SCADA system, working at our site that runs the china clay refining process, you will be required to focus on producing products to the correct quality and in accordance with the company EHS policies and management
instructions. Some of your responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring the refining process – this is done via automated process control; however manual intervention is also required.

  • Operating a variety of china clay processing equipment across the site.

  • General site housekeeping.

What’s in it for you?

  • 19 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays

  • Generous pension plan

  • Life Assurance

  • Income Protection

  • Company Sick Pay

  • Discounts on external retailers

  • Cycle to work scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes:

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Virtual GP

  • Flu and Eye care vouchers

  • Enhanced family friendly policies

  • Menopause Support

  • Medical cover

You will:

Our team are hardworking and fun loving so you’ll need to bring your motivation, drive, and enthusiasm. In addition, you’ll:

  • Ideally have worked in a similar industrial environment.

  • Possess Health, safety, and environmental knowledge.

  • Ideally have mobile plant licences / experience - however we can get you trained up.

  • Have good numeracy, literacy, and IT competence.

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924.
IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. 

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.