Operator

Sibelco; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibelco in Sheffield is seeking an Operator to ensure installations perform according to procedures and policies, and to monitor the production line to guarantee delivery of a (semi-)finished product that meets specifications.

You'll handle pumps, taps, alerts, and carry out quality checks while coordinating with maintenance and weighbridge teams. A lower degree and prior experience in a similar role are required, with technical English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Technical English – Read and comprehend procedures.
• Experience in a similar role within industrial production environments.
• Willingness to perform maintenance and cooperate with maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Handle and adjust the installations according to procedures and policies.
• Serves pumps, open and close taps, etc.
• Fixes alerts and performs multiple quality checks on products.
• Identify non-conformities and address colleagues to ensure qualitative products.
• Control production output and carry out auxiliary tasks per supervisor directions.
• Assist maintenance technicians and electricians in larger maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with weighbridge and bagging operators to ensure continuous production.
• Input production data into the required IT system.
• Follow safety policy and take responsibility for PPE.

Skills

Technical English

Experience in a similar role

Education

Lower degree or equivalent

Job description

Operator Location: Sheffield

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description

Role Purpose: Ensure the installations perform the desired operation(s) according to the existing procedures and policies as well as monitor the installations in order to guarantee the delivery of a (semi-)finished product in accordance with the specifications.

Responsibilities

• Handle and adjust the installations according to the existing procedures and policies.
• Serves pumps, open and closes taps, etc.
• Fixes alerts.
• Analyse and perform multiple quality checks of the respective products in order to meet the requirements of the process.
• Identify non-conformities throughout the production process and address other employees to ensure qualitative products.
• Control the amount of products produced by an installation.
• Carry out auxiliary tasks to the production process, according to the orientations of the procedures and their superiors.
• Performs small maintenance activities and assists the maintenance technicians as well as electricians in large maintenance activities.
• Works in conjunction with weighbridge operators, bagging operators etc when needed to ensure continuous production.
• Put all relevant production data into the required IT system.
• Ensure the use of personal protective equipment and take responsibility for its safekeeping and conservation as provided in the safety policy manual.

About you

• Lower degree in high school or equivalent by experience
• Prior experience in a similar role
• Technical English – Read and comprehend
• Employee Type: Permanent

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration.

Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.