Operative

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St Austell, Cornwall, England, GBR
In-Office
Entry level
Other • Retail
The Role
Operate industrial machinery and production processes, including bagging, packaging, bulk handling, lorry loading, and customer dispatch. Maintain product quality, housekeeping, safety, and EHS compliance while meeting production targets. Assist with routine maintenance and work collaboratively within the team. Training will be provided on required processes, forklift operation, and front-end loading shovel use.
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The CompanyImerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. 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 PositionOperative

Job Summary

We are looking for a reliable, safety-conscious Operative to join our team at our PAR EMC facility in Cornwall. This is a hands-on role within a busy industrial environment, where safety, quality, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating production and dispatch processes in line with documented procedures, quality standards, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies. The role plays a vital part in ensuring maximum production throughout while maintaining product quality and meeting customer requirements.

In addition to supporting production operations, product preparation, and customer dispatch activities, you will also assist with day-work maintenance tasks as required.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Operate industrial machinery, including cell mills, carousel packing lines and FIBC stations.

  • Ensure all production and dispatch activities are carried out safely and efficiently.

  • Support the preparation, packaging, and dispatch of products to customers.

  • Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping, and health and safety compliance.

  • Assist with routine maintenance activities as required.

  • Work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve operational targets

Training will be provided to achieve competency in the following key processes:

  • Bagging Process

  • Lorry Loading (Customer Deliveries)

  • Goods Inwards Bulk Handling

  • Imercare Cell Bagging


What We're Looking For

  • A strong commitment to health and safety in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

  • A proactive and flexible approach to work.

  • Willingness to learn new processes and undertake training. 

  • Training will be provided on forklift and front end loading shovel.

  • Previous experience in production, manufacturing, logistics, or heavy industry would be advantageous, but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation where you can develop your skills and contribute to a safe and efficient production environment

Position TypeFull time

and

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

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.

Skills Required

  • Strong commitment to health and safety in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Proactive and flexible approach to work
  • Willingness to learn new processes and undertake training
  • Previous experience in production, manufacturing, logistics, or heavy industry
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The Company
HQ: Paris
10,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1880

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.

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