Processing Operative
Day Shift- Monday to Friday only
Job location: Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Role: Processing Operative
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, day shift only
Rotating Shift pattern: 6am – 2pm and 2pm – 10pm Monday to Friday
Salary: £27,573.14 per annum + £1.918.80 Shift allowance
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based speciality solutions for industry. Our expertise in applications, material science and innovation enables us to deliver essential properties that improve customer products and performance. We promote responsible development, environmentally friendly processes and support our customers in their sustainability and decarbonisation efforts.
This role is responsible for safely and efficiently operating production equipment including shredding, blending and milling plant, along with mobile plant. The role involves operating a front-end loader for the majority of the shift, with regular requirements to step on and off the machine to carry out equipment checks, inspections and general production support tasks. You will help ensure production targets are achieved, maintain high housekeeping standards and collaborate effectively with the production and maintenance teams.
Operate shredding and blending equipment safely.
Operate the front-end loader for the majority of the shift while completing regular equipment and process checks.
Complete pre-shift inspections and operate mobile plant (FLT training provided).
Perform level-one maintenance and report equipment defects.
Maintain housekeeping standards.
Meet production deadlines and ensure product quality.
Follow all HSE protocols and report incidents promptly.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.
25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
Generous Pension Plan
Group Life Assurance
Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance
Enhanced family friendly policies
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Discount Portal
Menopause support
Wellbeing support including mental health support, flu vouchers and eyecare vouchers
Sick Pay Scheme
Carers Leave & Volunteer Leave
Long-service and recognition awards
You are a reliable, safety-focused operative with hands-on industrial experience, confident operating loading shovels and plant equipment. You work well independently, maintain excellent housekeeping standards and contribute to a safe, efficient production environment.
Valid loading shovel license
Valid driving license
Good numeracy, literacy and IT competence
Understanding of health, safety and environmental protocols
Industrial experience is preferred
Safety-focused with strong communication skills
Applications for this position close on 25th July 2026
Full time
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Permanent
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