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Operative (Day worker) 6 month Fixed Term Contract


Company : Imerys


Location : St Austell, Cornwall


Created : 2025-06-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Hours of work 7am-3pm - Monday - FridayScroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.Salary - 23 809.50 starting salary, which increases to 24,797.00 (once fully trained)Why work for Imerys?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.The job role: Operative (Day Worker) 6 month Fixed Term ContractAs an Operative you will maintain the monitors and the pressure pipelines network across our Mines, assisting the engineers and management team on various sites.You will: be responsible for the repair, maintenance and installation of pressure lines & various items of monitor washing equipment. Some of your responsibilities include:Assistance to the Engineers as and when required,Support for production activities, including monitor operations when necessary,Assess the repair work & manage priorities based on Production needs,Liaise with the managers for the shutdown,Communicating with others on site to conduct the work.Perform routine inspectionsManage the workload & work closely with ancillary mobile equipment (JCB / Tractor etc)Whats in it for you?25 days holiday, plus bank holidaysGenerous Pension PlanLife AssurancePrivate Medical Health PlanIncome ProtectionCompany Sick PayCar salary sacrifice schemeDiscounts on external retailersCycle to work schemeWe also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes:Employee Assistance ProgrammeVirtual GPFlu and Eye care vouchersEnhanced family friendly policiesMenopause SupportWhat we ask in return?As an Operative, your work is mostly maintaining pipelines and monitors, exclusively outdoor work, in all weathers and conditions. You will ideally have the following skills;Be familiar with hand tools such as spanners / drills / grinding equipment,Have a basic understanding of engineering,Be experienced using hands on tools,Be comfortable working outside for a large part of the day in all weather conditionsWorking at heights and/or confined spaces where necessary,Carry out a variety of tasks,Have hands on experience in a similar role, involving drilling and welding,Experience working with Mobile Working Platforms would be preferable,Welding experience or willing to be trained, the role will be conditional to completing the welding qualification.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.@womeninminingTPBN1_UKTJ