Operative

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Plymouth, Devon, England
In-Office
24K-24K Annually
Entry level
Other • Retail
The Role
Operate IBC and bagging machines and the polarite plant, move goods using forklift/plant equipment, perform sampling and periodic quality tests, maintain records, ensure consumables and high housekeeping and safety standards, and work flexible shift patterns.
Summary Generated by Built In
The CompanyImerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 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 PositionOperative

Job Summary

Operative

Imerys Minerals Ltd - Lee Moor, Herreschoff

Salary: £24,444.42 + shift premium £6,270.29

Contract:  Permanent Role 38.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operative at our Lee Moor Site. We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team.The Shift Multi Skilled Operator has responsibility for running the IBC machines, the bagging line and the polarite plant.

The duties of an operator are to fulfil the above tasks accurately, in a timely manner whilst still maintaining a high focus on safety. A flexible proactive, self lead approach aimed at improving performance whilst minimising costs.

Required to work a Shift  pattern with the flexibility to cover two shift patterns days and nights.

Why work for Imerys?

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

Summary of the role:

  •  Liaises with shift supervisor on work schedule and instructions

  •  Operates IBC and bagging machines and associated equipment

  •  Operates the polarite plant

  •  Moves goods and skips by forklift or using other plant equipment 

  •  Moves finished goods from production lines, placing them in the required area.

  • Re-stacks reject pallets and keeps record of recycled quantity, rates, quality

  • Knows the relevant Internal Product Specification and packaging.

  • Understands product quality and customer centricity value

  • Complies to sampling procedure when taking samples

  • Tests of periodic samples according to quality control procedures

  • Ensures the production line has all necessary consumables to run

  • Maintains a clean safe work area with a high standard on housekeeping.

  • Maintains the necessary operational, quality, safety and environmental records


Do you have the following attributes?

  • Teamwork & proven ability to work effectively as a team player.

  • Problem-Solving & Decision Making: Possesses an enquiring mind, with the ability to make sound decisions  

  • Safety Consciousness: High level of safety consciousness.

  • Preferred forklift and driving licence

  • Experience of SAP

What’s in it for you?

  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

  • Generous Pension Plan

  • Life Assurance

  • Income Protection

  • Private Healthcare

  • Company Sick Pay

  • Discounts with external retailers on ImerysAdvantage!

  • Cycle to work scheme via Halfords

  • Salary sacrifice car scheme via Tusker

  • Buy Holiday scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Well-being of our people, which includes:

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Virtual GP

  • Flu and Eye care vouchers

  • Enhanced family-friendly policies

  • Menopause Support

  • Check4Cancer (prostate checks)

  • Volunteer to be a Mental Health First Aider, First Aider at Work or Fire Marshal

 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. 

 


Position TypeFull 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.

Top Skills

Bagging Line
Forklift
Ibc Machines
Polarite Plant
SAP
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The Company
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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