Clay Loader

St. Austell Permanent £24,785 - £27,573 per year View Job Description
As a Clay Loader you will be working flexibly across our Rocks and Treviscoe sites, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely loading of trains and road haulage vehicles to meet operational schedules and customer requirements.
  • Join Imerys Minerals Ltd in St Austell, Cornwall.
  • Opportunity to grow within a company committed to continuous improvement.

About Our Client

Imerys is the world's leading supplier of mineral‑based speciality solutions for industry. We use our technical knowledge, global reach and commitment to responsible development to provide essential mineral solutions that improve everyday life.

Every member of our team matters. We prioritise safety, collaboration and continuous improvement - and we invest heavily in helping our people grow their skills and build long‑term careers.

Job Description

Are you an experienced Front End Loader Operator looking for a varied, hands-on role within a busy operational environment? We have an exciting opportunity for two Clay Loaders to join our Port and Transport team, supporting the efficient movement of clay across our rail and road loading operations.

As a Clay Loader you will be working flexibly across our Rocks and Treviscoe sites, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely loading of trains and road haulage vehicles to meet operational schedules and customer requirements.

As a Clay Loader, you will:

  • Operate a Front End Loader to accurately load clay onto road and rail transport.
  • Ensure trains are loaded and dispatched efficiently within strict rail timetables.
  • Support road loading operations to meet customer and operational demands.
  • Assist with wider Port and Transport activities as required.
  • Work closely with and follow the instructions of the duty Chargehand.
  • Maintain high standards of safety, environmental compliance, and operational performance.
  • Contribute to achieving quality and customer service expectations.

The Successful Applicant

We are seeking individuals who can demonstrate:

  • A strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • A flexible approach to work and a positive team-focused attitude.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and the confidence to use initiative.
  • Previous experience operating mobile plant machinery, particularly Front End Loaders.
  • A full UK driving licence.



Desirable Qualifications:

  • Imerys Rail Sidings Awareness competency (training can be provided).
  • PTS (Personal Track Safety) qualification (training can be provided).
  • Experience working within rail, transport, logistics, quarrying, or industrial operations

What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a skilled operational team where safety, teamwork, and reliability are at the heart of everything we do. You'll receive the necessary training to support your development and gain valuable experience across a range of transport and loading operations.

  • Location: Rocks & Treviscoe Sites, in the St Austell area of Cornwall
  • Salary: £24,784.50 progressing to £27,573.14 plus an annual shift supplement of £1,203.80
  • Hours: 37.5 hours. This position operates on a 7.5-hour shift pattern, Monday to Friday, between 6:00am and 6:00pm, depending on loading requirements. Occasional Saturday working may be required, and there may be opportunities to support operations at other sites, including Fowey.
  • Contract: Permanent, Full Time



In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee discount portal
  • Enhanced family-friendly benefits
  • Wellbeing and health support initiatives
Contact
Becki Johnson
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7090747
Phone number
+44 113 243 7748

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Production, Manufacturing
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
St. Austell
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Becki Johnson
Consultant phone
+44 113 243 7748
Job reference
JN-082026-7090747