Operative (Day Worker)

Imerys; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mineral-based specialty solutions is seeking an Operative (Day Worker) for their St Austell site. The role involves maintaining pipelines and monitors, assisting engineers, and performing routine inspections. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience, familiarity with engineering, and the ability to work outdoors in various conditions. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Health Plan

Company Sick Pay

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Discounts on external retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Flu and Eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• Familiarity with hand tools like spanners and drills.
• Basic understanding of engineering.
• Hands-on experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain monitors and pressure pipelines across mines.
• Assist engineers and management on various sites.
• Repair and maintain pressure lines and washing equipment.

Skills

Engineering

Hand tools

Welding

Job description

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. 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.

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

The Position

The Position

Operative (Day Worker)

Job Summary

Job title – Operative (Day worker)
Location – St Austell - Central Area Mining
Hours of work – 7am-3pm - Monday - Friday
Salary - £23 809.50 starting salary, which increases to £24,797.00 (once fully trained)

Contract: 6 months FTC

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: Operative (Day Worker)
As an Operative you will maintain the monitors and the pressure pipelines network across our Mines, assisting the engineers and management team on various sites.

You will: be responsible for the repair, maintenance and installation of pressure lines &various items of monitor washing equipment. Some of your responsibilities include:

Assistance to the Engineers as and when required,

Support for production activities, including monitor operations when necessary,

Assess the repair work & manage priorities based on Production needs,

Liaise with the managers for the shutdown,

Communicating with others on site to conduct the work.

Perform routine inspections

Manage the workload & work closely with ancillary mobile equipment (JCB / Tractor etc)

What’s in it for you?

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Health Plan

Company Sick Pay

Car salary sacrifice scheme

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

What we ask in return?
As an Operative, your work is mostly maintaining pipelines and monitors, exclusively outdoor work, in all weathers and conditions. You will ideally have the following skills;

Be familiar with hand tools such as spanners / drills / grinding equipment,

Have a basic understanding of engineering,

Be experienced using hands on tools,

Be comfortable working outside for a large part of the day in all weather conditions

Working at heights and/or confined spaces where necessary,

Carry out a variety of tasks,

Have hands on experience in a similar role, involving drilling and welding,

Experience working with Mobile Working Platforms would be preferable,

Welding experience or willing to be trained, the role will be conditional to completing the welding qualification.

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.
@womeninmining

Position Type

Position Type

Full time

and

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. 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.

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

The Position

Operative (Day Worker)

Job Summary

Job title – Operative (Day worker)
Location – St Austell - Central Area Mining
Hours of work – 7am-3pm - Monday - Friday
Salary - £23 809.50 starting salary, which increases to £24,797.00 (once fully trained)

Contract: 6 months FTC

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: Operative (Day Worker)
As an Operative you will maintain the monitors and the pressure pipelines network across our Mines, assisting the engineers and management team on various sites.

You will: be responsible for the repair, maintenance and installation of pressure lines &various items of monitor washing equipment. Some of your responsibilities include:

• Assistance to the Engineers as and when required,

• Support for production activities, including monitor operations when necessary,

• Assess the repair work & manage priorities based on Production needs,

• Liaise with the managers for the shutdown,

• Communicating with others on site to conduct the work.

• Perform routine inspections

• Manage the workload & work closely with ancillary mobile equipment (JCB / Tractor etc)

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

• Generous Pension Plan

• Life Assurance

• Income Protection

• Private Medical Health Plan

• Company Sick Pay

• Car salary sacrifice scheme

• 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

• Menopause Support

What we ask in return?
As an Operative, your work is mostly maintaining pipelines and monitors, exclusively outdoor work, in all weathers and conditions. You will ideally have the following skills;

• Be familiar with hand tools such as spanners / drills / grinding equipment,

• Have a basic understanding of engineering,

• Be experienced using hands on tools,

• Be comfortable working outside for a large part of the day in all weather conditions

• Working at heights and/or confined spaces where necessary,

• Carry out a variety of tasks,

• Have hands on experience in a similar role, involving drilling and welding,

• Experience working with Mobile Working Platforms would be preferable,

• Welding experience or willing to be trained, the role will be conditional to completing the welding qualification.

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.
@womeninmining

Position Type

Full time

and

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

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