Manufacturing ​/ Production Operative, Manufacturing Production

Company Overview

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 that contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance.

As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes and supports its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

Operative – Fixed Term Contract, 38.5 hours per week until 31 August 2026.

Operative at the Lee Moor Site. Responsible for running the IBC machines, the bagging line and the polarite plant. Requires flexibility to cover two shift patterns (days and nights).

Imerys values every team member, prioritises health and safety, and strives to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. Opportunities for continuous learning, career development, and innovation are available.

• Liaises with shift supervisor on work schedule and instructions
• Operates IBC and bagging machines and associated equipment
• Operates the polarite plant
• Moves goods and skips by forklift or using other plant equipment
• Moves finished goods from production lines, placing them in the required area
• Re-stacks reject pallets and keeps record of recycled quantity, rates, and quality
• Knows the relevant Internal Product Specification and packaging
• Understands product quality and customer centricity value
• Complies with sampling procedure when taking samples
• Tests periodic samples according to quality control procedures
• Ensures the production line has all necessary consumables to run
• Maintains a clean and safe work area with a high standard of housekeeping
• Maintains the necessary operational, quality, safety and environmental records

• Teamwork and proven ability to work effectively as a team player
• Problem‑solving & decision making: enquiring mind, sound decision decisions
• Safety consciousness: high level of safety awareness
• Preferred forklift operator and valid driving licence
• Experience with SAP

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Generous pension plan
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Private healthcare
• Company sick pay
• Discounts with external retailers via Imerys Advantage
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme via Halfords
• Salary‑sacrifice car scheme via Tusker
• Buy holiday scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP
• Flu and eye care vouchers
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies
• Menopause support
• Check4
  
  Cancer (prostate checks)
• Volunteer opportunity to be a Mental Health First Aider, First Aider at Work, or Fire Marshal

For any enquiries about this position or to request a copy of the job description, please contact Phil Nile, HR Business Partner, on 07483 931276 or

Closing date for applications: 28 February 2026.

Full time. Fixed Term (Fixed Term).

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.