Job Description

The Company
Imerys is the worlds leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with xe2x82xac3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. 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.
Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.
The Position Operative
Job Summary
Operative
Location: Goverseth Refinery, Foxhole, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7XY
Salary: Starting at 330,714.71 per annum (inclusive of shift allowance)
Hours of work: Day and night shift across a 4-week rotating shift pattern:
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'll 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:
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 main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Operating 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
Whats in it for you?
Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Generous Pension Plan
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Company Sick Pay
Discounts on external retailers
Cycle to work scheme
Medical Health Insurance Plan
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
Private Medical Health Plan
You will:
Be part of a team that is hardworking and fun loving so youll need to bring your motivation, drive, and enthusiasm.
In addition, youll:
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 a good level of numeracy, literacy, and IT competence.
Legally be able to drive in the UK
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.
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.