Operative

Imerys Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mineral-based solutions provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a dedicated Operative for its Cliffe Vale Site. Responsibilities include operating machinery, ensuring quality production, and adhering to health and safety protocols. The ideal candidate exhibits strong teamwork, problem-solving skills, and high safety awareness. The position offers competitive salary, generous holiday, and additional benefits such as private healthcare and a comprehensive pension plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Company Sick Pay

Discounts with external retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Buy Holiday scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Possesses an enquiring mind and sound decision-making skills.
• High level of safety consciousness required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Front End Loader and Fork Lift.
• Operate an Artitor Mill and mixing machinery.
• Receipt and storage of products by road and rail.
• Carry out testing of all products produced.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Safety Consciousness

Forklift and Driving License

Experience of SAP

Job description

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. 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 decarbonisation efforts.

The Position

Operative

Job Summary

Imerys Minerals Ltd - Cliffe Vale

Salary: £24,444.42 + shift premium £6,270.29

Contract: Full-time, 38.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operative at our Cliffe Vale Site. We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team. This role is to carry out all production roles and any other roles required by the site management team at the Cliffe Vale plant, ensure all production is completed to meet required tonnage, quality in accordance with HSE protocols and site procedures.

Required to work a Shift pattern with the flexibility to cover two shift patterns days and nights.

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

• Operate a Front End Loader and Fork Lift.
• Operate an Artitor Mill and the use of mixing machinery.
• Operate a blending system to create bespoke products.
• Receipt and storage of products by road and rail.
• Loading of bulk tankers and palletised products.
• Carry out site cleaning, demonstrate and promote good housekeeping practices.
• Embrace and promote Imerys continuous improvement and contribute towards improvement ideas.
• Follow all health and safety protocols with a positive attitude, Report all incidents and accidents promptly to site management team.
• Carry out testing of all products produced ensuring they are within customer specifications.

Do you have the following attributes?

• Teamwork & proven ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Problem-Solving & Decision Making: Possesses an enquiring mind, with the ability to make sound decisions.
• Safety Consciousness: High level of safety consciousness.
• Preferred forklift and driving licence.
• Experience of SAP.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 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.

Well-being package

• 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.

To Apply

For any enquiries about this position or to request a copy of the job description, please contact Phil Nile, HR Business Partner, on 07483 931276 or [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 31/01/2026

Position Type: Full time, Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox: [e-mail]. Please do not submit resumes or applications to this email, as they will not be reviewed. To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.

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, color, 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.