Pit Operative

Job location:
Cornwall, United Kingdom
Created moment:
September 17, 2024
Job reference:
REQ - 08834

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. 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.

The Position

Pit Operative

Job Summary

Job title – Pit Operative
Location – St Austell, Cornwall - Littlejohns and Wheal Martyn pits.
Hours of work – 12 h shift / Days and Nights
Salary - £28,988.52 after 5 weeks it increases to £30,450.49 with earning potential of £31,609.60


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

As a Pit Operative you will be based at Littlejohns, reporting to the Shift Captain, supporting the sites under Quarries Regulations 1999 legislation safely meeting the required tonnage, quality, environmental and production costs and targets.

Why work for Imerys/ IBL?
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.


You will:

Be given a complete site induction, associated training and support, working as part of a team with an opportunity to progress with the right skills and attitude.

Your responsibilities will include the following;

  • Operate in a safe manner at all times.

  • Assist shift team in completing their duties as required.

  • Operate the washing monitor.

  • Operate the Pit Control room (Tardis).

  • Provide support for blasting as a sentry if required.

  • Ensure regulatory inspections are carried out as appointed.

  • Be willing and competent (with training) to operate the Tank Site.

What’s in it for you?

  • 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays pro rated (19 days for shift work)

  • Generous Pension Plan

  • Life Assurance

  • Income Protection

  • 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 do we ask in return?

As a Pit Operative your main role is to work the monitors that wash the Kaolin (Clay) into a liquid slurry for further processing, you will be operating the control equipment (SCADA - Electrical system to operate various items of machinery), and ideally be familiar with computers and how they work to help facilitate the use of the SCADA system.


A key part of the role is to work the Tank Site, you will be liaising with other sites to ensure safe and prompt delivery of our product to the respective internal customers, managing the quality and density as required.


The following skills / experience would be required:

  • Legally able to drive in the UK

  • Excellent EHS knowledge and awareness.

  • Eagerness and ability to learn and take on more responsibility.

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.


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.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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recruiting.support@ imerys.com

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To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

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, color, 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.

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