Operative

The CompanyImerys 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 PositionOperative

Job Summary

 Operative

Location: Goverseth Refinery, Foxhole, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7XY

Salary: £28,988.52 per annum 

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'll help you tap your full potential! 

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. The more common activities include, but are not limited to: 

∙ 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 

This role is working on a 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) 

What’s in it for you? 

Imerys is a successful business which provides its employees with a positive working environment and a range of workplace benefits including: 

∙ Pension scheme 

∙ Life Assurance 

∙ 19 days holiday a year plus bank holidays 

∙ An excellent reward hub giving you savings and discounts on everyday purchases.

∙ We are a friendly and close-knit team. 

What we are looking for: 

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. 

About Us: 

Imerys is the world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, with over 16,000 employees and over 200 sites worldwide we are leaders in 80% of our markets. Imerys delivers high 

value-added, functional solutions to a diversified set of industrial sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. 

Our workplaces are diverse and inclusive and we foster a collaborative work culture which helps us continually drive innovation in our fields. 

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 TypeFull time

and

Permanent

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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.