Operative at Imerys, St Austell

Operative at Imerys in St Austell. Full-time. GBP 25,445 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. 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

Job Summary
Operative
Contract Type: Permanent
Status: Full time (38.5 hours per week, 74 shift pattern 12 hour days and nights)
Annual Salary: £25,445.42 plus £6,461.65 shift allowance
Site: Melbur

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operative to join our Refining team at Melbur. In this hands-on role, you will play a key part in producing high-quality kaolin slurry, ensuring products are safely and efficiently processed to meet production targets. Working within a 24/7 operation, you'll combine process control, plant operation, and problem-solving skills to help keep our site running smoothly.

Summary of the role:

Do you have the following attributes?

No prior experience with all equipment is required, as comprehensive training will be provided. You will receive training and support to develop your skills in:

This is an excellent opportunity to develop technical and operational skills within a supportive production environment while building a long-term career in the minerals industry.

What's in it for you?

Supporting your wellbeing
We also offer a comprehensive package to support the wellbeing of our people, which includes:

Why work for Imerys?
At Imerys, every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people, and we aim to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and support our people to learn, improve and innovate continuously. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.

Position Type
Full time and
Permanent

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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.