Packing & Dispatch Operative
Imerys · Purfleet · £27,642 (stated in the posting)
The Company
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
Packing & Dispatch OperativeJob Summary
Packing & Dispatch Operative
Imerys Minerals Ltd - West Thurrock
Salary: £27,642
Permanent role- 37.5 hours per week
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.
Summary of the role:
- Operation of big bagging and associated equipment
- Bulk loading of lorries, containers and tatuliners.
- Maintaining a concise log of production completed
- Respects all site safety rules
- Removal of FGS pallets from the palletiser and placing them in stock in the
required area, keeping spreadsheets up to date.
● To maintain the necessary records for noting operational , quality, safety and
environmental information as required.
● Knowledge of relevant internal product specification sheets: understanding of
quality tests and implications of process
● As the plant develops and progresses, different test methods may be
required.
- Ensuring the palletiser does not run out of pallets or hoods in the hooder.
- Maintains a clean safe work area
- Must record data as required for continuous improvement.
- Operation of the packing and mixing plant including fault diagnosis through
the HMI
- Reception of raw materials and transfer to Silo’s
- Visible qualification of raw material samples against reference samples
- Loading of vehicles and FG sampling for sample storage in laboratory
- Data entry for quality and dispatch area.
You Will Have
- A Fork Lift Truck License
- Experience operating big bagging, packing, and mixing plant equipment,
including fault diagnosis via HMI.
● Proven ability to bulk load lorries, containers, and tautliners safely and
efficiently.
● Knowledge of product specifications, quality testing, and raw material
verification.
● Experience receiving raw materials, transferring to silos, and conducting
finished goods sampling.
● Strong record-keeping skills across production, quality, safety, environmental,
and dispatch data.
● A proactive approach to site safety, continuous improvement, and maintaining
a clean, organised work area.
● Experience managing palletiser operations, stock control, and ensuring
uninterrupted production flow.
What’s in it for you?
- 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Generous Pension Plan
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Private Healthcare
- Company Sick Pay
- Discounts with external retailers on ImerysAdvantage!
- Cycle to work scheme via Halfords
- Salary sacrifice car scheme via Tusker
- Buy Holiday scheme
We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Well-being of our people,
which includes:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP
- Flu and Eye care vouchers
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Menopause Support
- Check4Cancer (prostate checks)
- Volunteer to be a Mental Health First Aider, First Aider at Work or Fire Marshal
Applications for this position close 13th October 2026
Position Type
Full timeand
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