Mobile Plant Operative

Michael Page (UK); St. Austell; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

19 days holiday + bank holidays

Reward hub with savings discounts

Job summary

Imerys Minerals Ltd in St Austell, Cornwall, is seeking a Mobile Plant Operative to operate a Rigid Dump Truck or Medium Wheeled Loaders, ensuring safe, productive shifts. You will perform safety checks and work with Site Supervisors to resolve issues while maintaining access routes and complying with local rules.

Ideal candidates have quarry or agricultural exposure, a valid UK driving licence, and CPCS/MPCQ accreditation if available; training is provided to obtain the qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience in quarry or agricultural environments.
• Must be able to legally drive in the UK.
• Training will be provided to obtain MPCQ/CPCS if not held.

Responsibilities

• Operate Rigid Dump Truck (days) or Medium Wheeled Loaders (days and nights) safely and efficiently.
• Carry out equipment safety checks at the start of each shift.
• Maintain excavation and tipping areas per site rules and traffic plans.
• Collaborate with Site Supervisors to resolve issues and communicate via in-cab radio.

Skills

Mobile plant operation

Accreditation MPCQ/CPCS

UK driving licence

Job description

• Join Imerys Minerals Ltd in St Austell, Cornwall.
• Opportunity to grow within a company committed to continuous improvement.

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

As a Mobile Plant Operative you will be responsible for operating a Rigid Dump Truck (days) or Medium Wheeled Loaders (days and nights), ensuring all equipment is operated in a safe and efficient manner, in order to maximise the tonnes moved per shift. In addition, you'll:

• Ensure that excavation and tipping areas are well maintained, following local site rules and local traffic management plans
• Be operating the equipment at maximum productivity and minimum waiting time
• Carry out equipment safety checks at the beginning of each shift
• Work closely with local Site Supervisors to deal with any issues as they arise
• Keep in close contact with the team using the in-cab radio

The Successful Applicant

We are looking for someone who has preferably worked within a Quarry or Agricultural environment. This is busy, so timekeeping, having a flexible approach and attention to detail is key!

• You must be able to legally drive in the UK
• Previous experience of operating mobile plant and large machinery
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Ideally hold MPCQ or CPCS accreditation in the specific class of mobile plant - if you don't have this then training will be provided, to ensure you obtain this qualification

What's on Offer

A hands-on role with the opportunity to learn new skills and to progress onto other disciplines of Mobile Plant.

• Location: Imerys, St Austell, Cornwall
• Salary: £25,445.42 with opportunity of pay progression on completion of training competencies plus shift allowances:
• Shift allowance (12‑hour days & nights) £6,461.65 per annum. Day & Night shift over 2-week period 7am-7pm & 7pm-7am (alternate weekend working) 11 hour shifts with 1h break. - 1 position
• Shift allowance (12‑hour days only): £4,174.82 per annum. Days only shift, 11 hour shifts with 1h break, 7.00am - 7.00pm (alternative weekend working) - 4 positions
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• 19 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• An excellent reward hub giving you savings and discounts on everyday purchases.
• We are a friendly and close-knit team.