The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. 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 decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Processing Operative

Job Summary

Processing Operative / Front Loader Driver

Job location: Furzebrook, Dorset, BH20 5AR
Role: Processing Operative / Front Loader Driver
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday

• AM Shift: 06:00am – 14:00pm

Salary: £27,573.14 per annum + shift allowance £1,203.80 

The Company

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.

Job Summary

We are looking for a safety-focused and experienced Processing Operative / Front Loader Driver to join our team at Furzebrook.

This role is primarily focused on operating a Wheeled Loading Shovel (Front Loader) within a busy mineral processing operation. You will be responsible for safely moving materials around site, loading lorries, maintaining stock bays and supporting production activities to ensure processing and dispatch targets are achieved.

The role combines mobile plant operation with wider site responsibilities, including inspections, housekeeping and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. 

The Job Role

• Operate a Wheeled Loading Shovel safely and efficiently in accordance with operating procedures.

• Move materials between stockpiles, holding bays and processing areas.

• Carry out loading duties for dispatch and customer deliveries.

• Complete pre-shift inspections and safety checks on mobile plant.

• Maintain safe and efficient material flow across the site.

• Carry out site cleaning and maintain excellent housekeeping standards.

• Complete operational records using digital systems and tablets.

• Support site operations and additional production activities where required.

• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures.

• Report incidents, hazards and equipment defects promptly.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives. citeturn6search1

What's in it for you?

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays

• Generous Pension Plan

• Group Life Assurance 

• Income Protection

• Private Medical Insurance

• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

• Buy Holiday Scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Employee Discount Portal

• Occupational Health Support

• Menopause Support

• Wellbeing Support including Mental Health Support, Flu Vouchers and Eyecare Vouchers

• Carers Leave & Volunteer Leave

• Long Service and Recognition Awards

• Excellent training and development opportunities within a global organisation 

About You

You are an experienced mobile plant operator who puts safety first and enjoys working within a busy industrial environment. You are reliable, adaptable and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

You take pride in maintaining high housekeeping standards, completing equipment checks thoroughly and contributing positively to site performance.

You Will Have

• Full Car Driving Licence.valid in the UK 

• Minimum 2 years' experience operating a Wheeled Loading Shovel / Front Loader.

• Good numeracy, literacy and basic IT skills.

• Understanding of health, safety and environmental procedures.

• Experience working within a production, quarrying, mining, aggregates, waste, recycling or similar industrial environment.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work safely and effectively in an operational environment. citeturn6search1

Desirable

• Current Wheeled Loading Shovel Licence.

• Experience within mineral processing, quarrying, aggregates, recycling, ports or bulk material handling environments.

• Experience completing daily plant inspections and operational checks.

• Familiarity with digital recording systems and tablets. citeturn6search1

At Imerys, safety comes first. If you have the experience, attitude and commitment to succeed in a busy industrial environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and build your career with Imerys.

Closing date for applications 7th August 2026

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

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.