Operative - Loader

Location: Herreschoff Kiln, Lee Moor, Plympton, PL7 5JT

Hours of work: 38.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday (06.00-14.00 or 07.00-15.00)

Salary: £25,671 per year (inclusive of shift allowance)    

Join Imerys, a global leader in industrial solutions. Every member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring the right product reaches the right place at the right time. We prioritise the health and safety of our people and take pride in delivering the right product, to the right place, at the right time.

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 Role 

We’re looking for a motivated Loader to join our small team at the Herroschoff Kiln site in Plympton. This is a hands-on role, fast-paced where accuracy, safety, and efficiency are key. You’ll be responsible for loading products onto vehicles for customer deliveries, maintaining high standards of quality and housekeeping, and supporting the wider site operations as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pick, prepare, and despatch customer orders in line with loading instructions
• Operate mobile plant equipment safely, completing pre-shift checks following procedures
• Ensure all products are despatched in excellent condition, free from defects
• Liaise with hauliers and support efficient vehicle loading
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping across the site
• Provide flexible support across the warehouse and production areas
• Work in line with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies

 What’s in it for you?

• Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata'd for shift workers)
• 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 
• Private Medical Health Plan

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a warehouse or production manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Mobile plant / forklift truck experience (desirable)
• Computer literacy - Google Suite or SAP an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and communications skills
• Team player with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Full UK driving licence

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.