Operative Chargehand

Imerys; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company seeks an Operative Chargehand to oversee wet mining operations. Responsibilities include supervising teams, ensuring safety standards, and meeting production targets. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership qualities, and IT proficiency. Benefits include 25 days of holiday, life assurance, and a health plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Income protection

Company sick pay

Discounts on external retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Private medical health plan

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Confident and motivated leader.
• Proficient in using IT and digital systems.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving abilities.
• Solid understanding of safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production operatives across shifts.
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Operate the production process to meet targets.
• Deputize for the Shift Captain/Supervisor when required.
• Monitor and report on production metrics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership skills

IT and digital systems proficiency

Literacy and numeracy skills

Problem-solving abilities

Understanding of safe working practices

Job description

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Location: Wheal Remfry Pit Operation, Fraddon, Cornwall

Salary: Starting at £30,714

Hours of work : 38.5 per week, Day and night shifts across a 4-week rotating 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 & Thurs off)

Week 4: 7pm – 7am Wed & Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun off)

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:

As an Operative Chargehand, you’ll support and supervise the day-to-day operation of wet mining operations at our Wheal Remfry Site. Working closely with the Shift Captain/Supervisor, you’ll oversee the use of washing hoses, SCADA controlled pumps, and conveyors to ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities, but are not limited to:

Lead and supervise production operatives across your shift

Maintain health, safety and environmental standards

Operate the production process to meet tonnage and quality targets

Deputise for the Shift Captain/Supervisor when required

Monitor and report on production metrics and performance

Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives

Work collaboratively with maintenance teams to ensure preventative maintenance is carried out

Attend production meetings and support operational planning

Assist in training, rota planning and identify team development needs

What’s in it for you?

Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata'd for shift workers)

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

Private Medical Health Plan

You will:

Have supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting

Be a confident and motivated leader

Be proficient and confident in using IT and digital systems

Have strong literacy, numeracy and problem-solving abilities

Have a solid understanding of safe working practices

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.