Material jobs in United Kingdom

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 energy transition, sustainable construction and natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge and expertise in material science to deliver solutions that contribute essential properties to customers’ products and performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products, processes and supports its customers’ decarbonisation efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

Processing Supervisor – Imerys Minerals Ltd, Heathfield, Newton Abbot

Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience

Contract: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday (day shift)

An experienced Processing Supervisor is required at our Heathfield Site. The role supports the Site Manager by planning and developing operations to minimise adverse variances from target tonnes and quality, maintaining close relationships with chargehands and operatives to achieve weekly and daily production targets, and deputising for the Site Manager when required.

• Run the Rituals of Management meetings and actively coordinate operations between the different teams, including production and engineering, to meet business production needs.
• Take responsibility for meeting and beating budget productivity.
• Define the monthly production plans inline with the order book and inventory targets.
• Manage the operatives team via a prioritised, agreed work schedule.
• Maintain continuous communication with the engineering team to prioritise and plan maintenance work.
• Maintain continuous communication with the quarry supervisor and quality team.
• Attend and contribute to required operations and planning meetings, reporting on any relevant operational issues and responding on any action items in a timely manner.
• Act as a key user for SAP to accurately declare production and record inventory levels of finished goods and consumables.
• Work with the site purchasing manager to ensure sufficient packaging, chemicals and consumables to meet product needs based on forecasted demand.

• Teamwork & Leadership: Proven ability to work effectively as both a team player and a leader.
• Problem‑Solving & Decision Making: Enquiring mind with the ability to make sound decisions established procedures or through consultation.
• Safety Consciousness: High level of safety consciousness.
• Training & Development: Capable of providing training to others and contributing to comprehensive training packs for specific areas of expertise.
• Supervisory Capabilities: Demonstrated supervisory skills.

• 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.

• 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.

For any enquiries about this position or to request a copy of the job description, please contact Phil Nile, HR Business Partner, on 07 483 931276 or philip.nile@imerys.com.

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2026.

Position type: Full time, Permanent.

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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.