Operative – Central Area Mining

Imerys; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Pit Operative, where your role is crucial in processing Kaolin into a liquid slurry. You'll operate essential control equipment and ensure quality delivery to internal customers. With a focus on safety and teamwork, this position offers a diverse and inclusive work environment. The company prioritizes the well-being of its employees, providing numerous career development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're eager to learn and grow in a supportive setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Company Sick Pay

Discounts on external retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Flu and Eye care vouchers

Enhanced family friendly policies

Medical cover

Qualifications

• Legally able to drive in the UK and possess excellent EHS knowledge.
• Eagerness to learn and take on more responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate washing monitors and the Pit Control room safely.
• Assist the shift team and ensure regulatory inspections are completed.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Ability to learn

Driving license in the UK

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. 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 Position

Operative – Central Area Mining

Job Summary

Hours of work including shift pattern:
Day Shift:
Week 1: 7am – 7pm - Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun (Wed & Thurs off)
Week 2: 7am – 7pm Wed & Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun off)
Night Shift:
Week 3: 7pm – 7am - Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun (Wed & Thur off)
Week 4: 7pm – 7am Wed & Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun off)

As a Pit Operative you will be based at Littlejohns, reporting to the Shift Captain, supporting the sites under Quarries Regulations 1999 legislation safely meeting the required tonnage, quality, environmental and production costs and targets.

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:

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Operate in a safe manner at all times.
• Assist shift team in completing their duties as required.
• Operate the washing monitor.
• Operate the Pit Control room (Tardis).
• Provide support for blasting as a sentry if required.
• Ensure regulatory inspections are carried out as appointed.
• Be willing and competent (with training) to operate the Tank Site.

What’s in it for you?

• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Company Sick Pay
• Discounts on external retailers
• Cycle to work scheme

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
• Medical cover

Operative – Central Area Mining

You will:

As a Pit Operative your main role is to work the monitors that wash the Kaolin (Clay) into a liquid slurry for further processing. You will be operating the control equipment (SCADA - Electrical system to operate various items of machinery), and ideally be familiar with computers and how they work to help facilitate the use of the SCADA system. A key part of the role is to work the Tank Site, you will be liaising with other sites to ensure safe and prompt delivery of our product to the respective internal customers, managing the quality and density as required.

The following skills / experience would be required:

• Legally able to drive in the UK
• Excellent EHS knowledge and awareness.
• Eagerness and ability to learn and take on more responsibility.

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 01952 281924.

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.

Position Type

Full time and Permanent