Operative
Imerys · St Austell
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
OperativeJob Summary
Job Title: Operative
Contract Type: Permanent
Status: Full time (38.5 hours per week, 72 shift pattern)
Annual Salary: up to £27,266.16 DOE + allowance £4,174.82
Site: Parkandillick Calciner, St Austell, Cornwall
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operative within Parkandillick. We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused individual to join our operation. The position is milling biased within the crushing, screening, bagging and ball milling sections of the plant. The purpose of the role is to ensure that calcined clays are produced in accordance with documented procedures and Imerys Quality and EHS Policies. To follow production schedules ensuring the processes operate at optimum efficiency, minimising waste where possible. Support in wagon maintenance which involves manual repairs to wagons main part of role
Summary of the role:
Maintain EHS awareness and safety compliance.
Manage stock rotation and loading bay housekeeping.
Perform pallet maintenance, including repairs and shrink-wrapping.
Operate necessary processing equipment and support customer trials.
Provide support in other areas, demonstrate team commitment, and pursue continuous improvement.
Do you have the following attributes?
Qualifications: Basic English and Maths, IT skills, and a UK driving licence. Forklift and front-end loader licences are required.
Experience: Previous warehouse experience and knowledge of processes, equipment, and LOTOTO. Previous experience operating forklifts and front-end loaders would be an advantage; however, this is not essential.
Competencies: Ability to work at heights and as part of a team. A good level of physical fitness is required due to the frequent manual handling of 25kg bags and pallet-building activities
Training: Training can be provided for a forklift ticket if not already held. The role requires the ability to gain competencies in various processes, such as operating mills, IBC filling, material reprocessing, and using pallet inverters.
Flexibility: Must be able to work in different areas as required and adapt to changing priorities.
What's in it for you?
19 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
Supporting your wellbeing
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
Check4Cancer (prostate checks)
Volunteer opportunities as a Mental Health First Aider, First Aider at Work or Fire Marshal
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.
Closing date for applications 13th October 2026
Position Type
Full timeand
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