Job Description

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 PositionPacking & Dispatch Operative

Job Summary

Packing & Dispatch Operative

Imerys Minerals Ltd - West Thurrock

Salary: £27,642

Permanent role- 37.5 hours per week

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys, every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people, and we aim to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and support our people to learn, improve and innovate continuously. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.

Summary of the role:

• Operation of big bagging and associated equipment
• Bulk loading of lorries, containers and tatuliners.
• Maintaining a concise log of production completed
• Respects all site safety rules
• Removal of FGS pallets from the palletiser and placing them in stock in the

required area, keeping spreadsheets up to date.

• To maintain the necessary records for noting operational , quality, safety and

environmental information as required.

• Knowledge of relevant internal product specification sheets: understanding of

quality tests and implications of process

• As the plant develops and progresses, different test methods may be

required.

• Ensuring the palletiser does not run out of pallets or hoods in the hooder.
• Maintains a clean safe work area
• Must record data as required for continuous improvement.
• Operation of the packing and mixing plant including fault diagnosis through

the HMI

• Reception of raw materials and transfer to Silo’s
• Visible qualification of raw material samples against reference samples
• Loading of vehicles and FG sampling for sample storage in laboratory
• Data entry for quality and dispatch area.

You Will Have

• A Fork Lift Truck License
• Experience operating big bagging, packing, and mixing plant equipment,

including fault diagnosis via HMI.

• Proven ability to bulk load lorries, containers, and tautliners safely and

efficiently.

• Knowledge of product specifications, quality testing, and raw material

verification.

• Experience receiving raw materials, transferring to silos, and conducting

finished goods sampling.

• Strong record-keeping skills across production, quality, safety, environmental,

and dispatch data.

• A proactive approach to site safety, continuous improvement, and maintaining

a clean, organised work area.

• Experience managing palletiser operations, stock control, and ensuring

uninterrupted production flow.

What’s in it for you?

• 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Healthcare
• Company Sick Pay
• Discounts with external retailers on ImerysAdvantage!
• Cycle to work scheme via Halfords
• Salary sacrifice car scheme via Tusker
• Buy Holiday scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Well-being of our people,

which includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP
• Flu and Eye care vouchers
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Menopause Support
• Check4Cancer (prostate checks)
• Volunteer to be a Mental Health First Aider, First Aider at Work or Fire Marshal

Applications for this position close 13th October 2026

Position TypeFull 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.