Mine Operative

If you\’ve experience operating heavy machinery, are open to training and development, and you want to know what it\’s like to work for a top employer that is working hard to make the world a better home; then please read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity to join us as Mine Operative. You\’ll be working for British Gypsum, based out of our Fauld Mine in Burton-on-Trent. British Gypsum is an exciting Saint-Gobain brand and the is the UK\’s leading manufacturer of interior lining systems. Is this role right for me? First and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working; so whether you\’ve never worked in this industry before, or had years of experience with one our competitors, you\’re just as likely to be a great fit! For this role in particular we\’re looking for someone with the following skills and experience; Adaptability and common sense; this is a highly hazardous environment, so a proactivity towards health and safety is a must have Experience of Drill/Blast mining would be highly advantageous Experience in an underground mining environment or similar would be advantageous, otherwise proven competency as an operator of material handling/ heavy plant and equipment would be essential Openness to working underground on a shift pattern Willingness to learn and developWe\’re offering a generous salary plus lots of benefits including a bonus and market-leading pension, along with flexible benefits including healthcare options too. What will I be doing in the role? Our Mine Operatives are integral to our success. In this role you\’ll: Be fully committed to high safety standards Be an integral member of the Mine Production team & operate front line production machinery (full training will be given on each piece of equipment). The machinery includes mechanised drilling and blasting, loading machines, rock transportation machinery and shovel loaders. Follow directions to ensure extraction width and height is in accordance with Mine Design.Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers? Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of \’Making the World a Better Home\’. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? At Saint-Gobain, we\’re always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We\’ll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can\’t promise to meet every request when we\’re recruiting, we do promise to listen. If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you