Operative Chargehand

Operative Chargehand

Cambridge Full-Time No home office possible
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Location: Wheal Remfry Pit Operation, Fraddon, Cornwall

Salary: Starting at £30,714

Hours of work : 38.5 per week, Day and night shifts across a 4-week rotating shift pattern:

Day Shift: Week 1: 7am – 7pm – Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun (Wed & Thurs off)

Week 2: 7am – 7pm Wed & Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun off)

Night Shift: Week 3: 7pm – 7am – Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun (Wed & Thurs off)

Week 4: 7pm – 7am Wed & Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun off)

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:

As an Operative Chargehand, you’ll support and supervise the day-to-day operation of wet mining operations at our Wheal Remfry Site. Working closely with the Shift Captain/Supervisor, you’ll oversee the use of washing hoses, SCADA controlled pumps, and conveyors to ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities, but are not limited to:

Lead and supervise production operatives across your shift

Maintain health, safety and environmental standards

Operate the production process to meet tonnage and quality targets

Deputise for the Shift Captain/Supervisor when required

Monitor and report on production metrics and performance

Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives

Work collaboratively with maintenance teams to ensure preventative maintenance is carried out

Attend production meetings and support operational planning

Assist in training, rota planning and identify team development needs

What’s in it for you?

Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata\’d for shift workers)

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

Private Medical Health Plan

You will:

Have supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting

Be a confident and motivated leader

Be proficient and confident in using IT and digital systems

Have strong literacy, numeracy and problem-solving abilities

Have a solid understanding of safe working practices

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.

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Imerys Recruiting Team

Operative Chargehand
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  • Operative Chargehand

    Cambridge
    Full-Time

    Application deadline: 2027-08-10

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    Imerys

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