Operative (FTC until August 2026)

Location: Herreschoff Kilns, Lee Moor, Plympton, Devon, PL7 5JP

Salary: £30,712 per year (inclusive of shift allowance)

Hours of work: 38.5 per week on a 4-week rotating day & night shift pattern:

Day Shifts:    Week 1: 6am – 6pm - Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun (Wed & Thurs off)

                                                  Week 2: 6am – 6pm Wed & Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun off)

Night Shifts:  Week 3: 6pm – 6am - Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun (Wed & Thurs off)

                                                  Week 4: 6pm – 6am Wed & Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun off)

Looking for a hands-on role with variety? 

Join Imerys, the world leader in mineral-based speciality solutions. At our Herreschoff Kilns site in Lee Moor, we process and refine clay for industrial use, and we’re looking for a proactive and reliable Operative to help us maintain production performance, safety and quality.

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 

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting the day-to-day operations, helping to ensure our production targets are met efficiently and safely. Once trained, you’ll work across multiple areas including the IBC machines, bagging lines, and the Polarite plant.

Key responsibilities include:

• Line monitoring and quality checks
• Operating IBC machines and bagging equipment
• Conduct product sampling and testing
• Pre-shift checks and maintaining logs
• Driving forklifts to move materials and goods (if trained/licensed)
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Support general warehouse and production duties
• Assist in maintenance and troubleshooting activities

What’s in it for you

• Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata 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

You will:

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Hold a forklift licence (preferred)
• Possess strong teamworking and communication skills
• Have a safety conscious attitude with attention to detail
• Be flexible and adaptable to learn new tasks within the plant
• Have a good level of numeracy, literacy, and IT competence.
• Legally be able to drive in the UK

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.