Location: Imerys, St Austell, Cornwall

Salary: £26,834.04 (inclusive of shift allowance) with opportunity of pay progression on completion of training competencies

A hands-on role with the opportunity to learn new skills and to progress onto other disciplines of Mobile Plant.

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:

As a Mobile Plant Operative you will be responsible for operating a Rigid Dump Truck, ensuring all equipment is operated in a safe and efficient manner, in order to maximise the tonnes moved per shift.

In addition, you’ll 

• Ensure that excavation and tipping areas are well maintained, following local site rules and local traffic management plans
• Be operating the equipment at maximum productivity and minimum waiting time 
• Carry out equipment safety checks at the beginning of each shift 
• Work closely with local Site Supervisors to deal with any issues as they arise
• Keep in close contact with the team using the in-cab radio

This role is working a 12-hour shift over a two-week rotation period, working days only.

What’s in it for you?

Joining a global organisation, you’ll receive an excellent induction from which you’ll benefit from on-the-job training to ensure you are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to do the role. Imerys is a successful business which provides its employees with a positive working environment and a range of workplace benefits including:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Company Sick Pay
• 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

You will:

• Be able to legally drive in the UK 
• Have previous experience of operating mobile plant and large machinery
• Have effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Ideally hold MPCQ or CPCS accreditation in the specific class of mobile plant – if you don’t have this then training will be provided, to ensure you obtain this qualification
• Preferably have previous experience of working within a Quarry or Agricultural environment

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.

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