Operative

Imerys; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

19 days holiday

Generous Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Healthcare

Company Sick Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Buy Holiday Scheme

Job summary

Imerys Parkandillick Calciner in St Austell, Cornwall, seeks a safety‑focused Operative to work in milling, crushing, screening, bagging and ball milling sections. 72-shift pattern, 38.5 hours per week, permanent contract. The role ensures calcined clays meet quality and EHS procedures, with emphasis on production schedules and waste minimization.

You will handle wagons maintenance, operate processing equipment, and support continuous improvement while maintaining EHS standards and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Basic English and Maths, IT skills, and a UK driving licence.
• Forklift and front-end loader licences are required.
• Ability to work at heights and as part of a team; good physical fitness for manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain EHS awareness and safety compliance.
• Manage stock rotation and loading bay housekeeping.
• Perform pallet maintenance, repairs and shrink-wrapping.
• Operate processing equipment and support customer trials.
• Provide support in other areas and pursue continuous improvement.

Skills

Forklift licence

Front-end loader licence

UK driving licence

IT skills

Basic English and Maths

Job description

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.

The Company

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Operative

Job Summary

Job Title: Operative

Contract Type: Permanent

Status: Full time (38.5 hours per week, 72 shift pattern)

Annual Salary: up to £27,266.16 DOE + allowance £4,174.82

Site: Parkandillick Calciner, St Austell, Cornwall

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operative within Parkandillick. We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused individual to join our operation. The position is milling biased within the crushing, screening, bagging and ball milling sections of the plant. The purpose of the role is to ensure that calcined clays are produced in accordance with documented procedures and Imerys Quality and EHS Policies. To follow production schedules ensuring the processes operate at optimum efficiency, minimising waste where possible. Support in wagon maintenance which involves manual repairs to wagons main part of role

Summary Of The Role

• Maintain EHS awareness and safety compliance.
• Manage stock rotation and loading bay housekeeping.
• Perform pallet maintenance, including repairs and shrink-wrapping.
• Operate necessary processing equipment and support customer trials.
• Provide support in other areas, demonstrate team commitment, and pursue continuous improvement.

Do you have the following attributes?

• Qualifications: Basic English and Maths, IT skills, and a UK driving licence. Forklift and front-end loader licences are required.
• Experience: Previous warehouse experience and knowledge of processes, equipment, and LOTOTO. Previous experience operating forklifts and front-end loaders would be an advantage; however, this is not essential.
• Competencies: Ability to work at heights and as part of a team. A good level of physical fitness is required due to the frequent manual handling of 25kg bags and pallet-building activities
• Training: Training can be provided for a forklift ticket if not already held. The role requires the ability to gain competencies in various processes, such as operating mills, IBC filling, material reprocessing, and using pallet inverters.
• Flexibility: Must be able to work in different areas as required and adapt to changing priorities.

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

Supporting your wellbeing

• 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.

Closing date for applications 10th November 2026

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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.