Processing Operative

Day Shift- Monday to Friday only 

Job location: Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

Role: Processing Operative

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, day shift only

Rotating Shift pattern: 6am – 2pm and 2pm – 10pm Monday to Friday

Salary: £27,573.14 per annum + £1.918.80 Shift allowance 

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based speciality solutions for industry. Our expertise in applications, material science and innovation enables us to deliver essential properties that improve customer products and performance. We promote responsible development, environmentally friendly processes and support our customers in their sustainability and decarbonisation efforts.

This role is responsible for safely and efficiently operating production equipment including shredding, blending and milling plant, along with mobile plant. The role involves operating a front-end loader for the majority of the shift, with regular requirements to step on and off the machine to carry out equipment checks, inspections and general production support tasks. You will help ensure production targets are achieved, maintain high housekeeping standards and collaborate effectively with the production and maintenance teams.

• Operate shredding and blending equipment safely.

• Operate the front-end loader for the majority of the shift while completing regular equipment and process checks.

• Complete pre-shift inspections and operate mobile plant (FLT training provided).

• Perform level-one maintenance and report equipment defects.

• Maintain housekeeping standards.

• Meet production deadlines and ensure product quality.

• Follow all HSE protocols and report incidents promptly.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays

• Generous Pension Plan

• Group Life Assurance

• Income Protection

• Private Medical Insurance 

• Enhanced family friendly policies

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Employee Discount Portal

• Menopause support

• Wellbeing support including mental health support, flu vouchers and eyecare vouchers

• Sick Pay Scheme

• Carers Leave & Volunteer Leave

• Long-service and recognition awards

You are a reliable, safety-focused operative with hands-on industrial experience, confident operating loading shovels and plant equipment. You work well independently, maintain excellent housekeeping standards and contribute to a safe, efficient production environment.

• Valid loading shovel license

• Valid driving license

• Good numeracy, literacy and IT competence

• Understanding of health, safety and environmental protocols

• Industrial experience is preferred

• Safety-focused with strong communication skills

Applications for this position close on 14th September 2026

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