Operative

Austin Fraser; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Hours of work:

Day shift pattern:

Week 1: 6am - 6pm - Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun (Wed & Thur off)

Week 2: 6am - 6pm Wed & Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun off)

Looking for a hands-on role that offers a wide variety of responsibilities? Join Imerys; the market leader in mineral-based speciality solutions, where we'll help you tap your full potential!

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.

The job role:

Working at our secondary processing site, you will be required to ensure all production is completed to meet required tonnage, quality and in accordance with HSE protocols and site procedures and to provide cover for laboratory dues during absences.

The more common activities include, but are not limited to:

1. Using computer operated machinery to produce powder grades and slurries (training will be provided)
2. Manually moving and connecting pipes, changing sieves/screens and moving pumps. Using high pressure hoses to clean machinery, tanks and work areas.
3. Lab work - testing what is being produced using viscometers and moisture meters and using XRF machine for chemical analysis (training will be provided)
4. Carry out more advanced lab testing to cover lab technician when needed, testing loss of ignition, residues, Quartz particles, redox and using a computer system to input data via a SAP and LIMS system (Training will be provided)
5. Forklift - Moving bulk IBC's, Change chemicals IBC's, offloading and loading lorries (can be trained)
6. Front end loaders - To load hoppers and Tippers (can be trained)
7. General site housekeeping.

Please note that this role will involve working at height.

What's in it for you?

1. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
2. Generous Pension Plan
3. Life Assurance
4. Income Protection
5. Company Sick Pay
6. Car salary sacrifice scheme
7. Discounts on external retailers
8. Cycle to work scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes:

1. Employee Assistance Programme
2. Virtual GP
3. Flu and Eye care vouchers
4. Enhanced family friendly policies
5. Menopause Support
6. Private Medical Health Plan

You will:

Be part of a team that is hardworking and fun loving so you'll need to bring your motivation, drive, and enthusiasm.

In addition, you'll:

1. Ideally have worked in a similar industrial environment.
2. Ideally have mobile plant licences / experience - however we can get you trained up.
3. Have a good level of numeracy, literacy, and IT competence.
4. Legally be able to drive in the UK

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on (phone number removed).

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, colour, 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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