Location: St Austell, Cornwall
Salary: £13,633.08 per annum plus shift allowance of £3,230.83
Permanent | Part-Time | Alternate Month Working Pattern
Looking for a role that offers something a little different?
At Imerys, we're looking for an Operative to join our team at a Refinery in Cornwall. This is a unique permanent job-share opportunity where you'll work a full shift pattern for one month, followed by four weeks off.
If you enjoy practical, hands-on work, like being part of a close-knit team and want to build a long-term career with a global business, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
Working within our refining operation, you'll be responsible for:
Monitoring and controlling the refining process
Operating processing equipment across the site
Carrying out routine plant inspections
Supporting product quality and production targets
Following all health, safety and environmental procedures
Maintaining high housekeeping standards
This role combines both control room monitoring and practical operational activities across the refinery.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
Legally allowed to drive a car in the UK
Can work independently and use their initiative
Is safety focused
Has good IT, literacy and numeracy skills
Is physically able to walk around site and climb stairs regularly
Has experience within manufacturing, production, processing, industrial or operational environments (preferred)
Mobile plant experience would be advantageous, but full training can be provided.
The Shift Pattern
You'll work a rotating days and nights pattern for one month:
6am - 6pm Days - 2 weeks
6pm - 6am Nights 2 weeks
Followed by:
Four weeks off
This unique arrangement makes the role ideal for individuals looking for greater flexibility whilst remaining in permanent employment.
What's In It For You?
Competitive salary and shift allowance
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Private medical cover
Employee Assistance Programme
Discount and reward platform
Cycle to Work scheme
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to build a long-term career with a global leader in mineral-based speciality solutions
About Imerys
Imerys is the world leader in mineral-based speciality solutions, employing over 16,000 people across more than 200 sites globally. We create high-value solutions that improve products people use every day, from industrial applications to consumer goods.
Our people are at the heart of our success, and we're committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone can thrive.
Apply today and discover a role that offers challenge, variety and an exceptional work-life balance.
Position TypePart timeand
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Skills Required
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Legally allowed to drive a car in the UK
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- Safety focused (follows health, safety and environmental procedures)
- Good IT, literacy and numeracy skills
- Physically able to walk around site and climb stairs regularly
- Experience in manufacturing, production, processing, industrial or operational environments
- Mobile plant experience
What We Do
We are a world leader in mineral-based specialties, offering high value-added solutions to many different industries, ranging from process manufacturing to consumer goods. Our value-added solutions are formulated to meet the technical specifications of each customer and contribute to the performance of a multitude of products in three categories: 1. Functional additives - added to the mineral formulation of customers’ products. 2. Mineral components - essential constituents in the formulation of customers’ products. 3. Process enablers - used in customers’ manufacturing processes, but not present in the end product. These serve many industries such as construction materials, mobile energy, steelmaking, agri-food, automotive, and cosmetics.









