Job Summary
Operative
Imerys Minerals Ltd - Lee Moor, Herreschoff
Salary: £24,444.42 + shift premium £6,270.29
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 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 on a Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2026.
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