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The Company
Imerys 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 IM.PA.
The Position
Operative
Job Summary
Dry Processing Operative
Imerys Minerals Ltd
Salary: £25,445.42 + Shift Premium £6,461.65
St Austell, Cornwall
Contract: Full-time, 38.5 hours per week
Par: 74 Shift - 12 hour Days / Nights in rotation.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operative within our Dry Processing team. We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused individual to join our operation. The purpose of this role is to support the safe and efficient operation of the Rocks Tube Press plant, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining product quality and compliance with Imerys Quality and EHS standards. This role plays a key part in delivering dried products to customer specifications and supporting continuous production throughput.
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Summary of the role:
- Maintain tube presses in an efficient operational condition to maximise production throughput.
- Work in line with instructions issued by the Shift Supervisor and communicate effectively throughout the shift.
- Assist with maintaining product moisture levels to the required specification.
- Monitor and maintain screens to ensure optimum plant performance and throughput.
- Accurately record production and operational information as required.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the site.
- Follow all Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety procedures at all times.
- Support continuous improvement activities and contribute ideas to improve operational performance.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure production targets and customer requirements are achieved.
Do you have the following attributes?
- Driving licence valid to drive in the UK
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexible approach and willingness to learn new roles and tasks as required.
- Strong safety awareness and commitment to working safely at all times.
- Computer skills, including the ability to use SCADA systems, email and spreadsheets.
- Forklift Truck and Front End Loader licences would be advantageous.
- Experience of tube pressing and/or dry processing operations would be beneficial.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to work using your own initiative.
What's in it for you?
- 19 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Generous Pension Plan
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Private Healthcare
- Company Sick Pay
- Discounts with external retailers on Imerys Advantage
- Cycle to Work Scheme via Halfords
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme via Tusker
- Buy Holiday Scheme
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Supporting your wellbeing
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
- Check4Cancer (prostate checks)
- Volunteer opportunities as a Mental Health First Aider, First Aider at Work or Fire Marshal
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.
Position Type
Full time
and
Permanent
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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.
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