Manufacturing ​/ Production Operative, Manufacturing Production

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

Operative – Lee Moor, Herreschoff

Salary: £24,444.42 + shift premium £6,270.29

Contract:

Permanent Role 38.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operative at our Lee Moor Site. The Shift Multi‑Skilled Operator will be responsible for running the IBC machines, the bagging line and the polarite plant. The duties of an operator are to fulfil tasks accurately, in a timely manner while maintaining a high focus on safety. The role requires a flexible, proactive, self‑lead approach aimed at improving performance while minimising costs.

The position requires a shift pattern with the flexibility to cover both day and night shifts.

• 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, quality
• Knows the relevant Internal Product Specification and packaging
• Understands product quality and customer centricity value
• Complies to sampling procedure when taking samples
• Tests of periodic samples according to quality control procedures
• Ensures the production line has all necessary consumables to run
• Maintains a clean safe work area with a high standard of housekeeping
• Maintains the necessary operational, quality, safety and environmental records

• Teamwork & proven ability to work effectively as a team player
• Problem‑Solving & Decision Making:
  Possesses an enquiring mind, with the ability to make sound decisions
• Safety Consciousness:
  High level of safety consciousness
• Preferred forklift and driving licence
• Experience of SAP

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Healthcare
• Company Sick Pay
• Discounts with external retailers on Imerys Advantage!
• Cycle to work scheme via Halfords
• Salary sacrifice car scheme via Tusker
• Buy Holiday scheme

Full time and Permanent
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