Packing & Despatch Operative

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

Packing & Despatch Operative

Job Summary

Packing & Dispatch / Production Operative

Location: West Thurrock, Essex

Salary: £31,824 per annum

Hours: Permanent - 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Build Your Career with Imerys

At Imerys, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive workplace where employees can develop new skills, contribute ideas and build long-term careers.

We are looking for a motivated Production Operative to join our West Thurrock site. This role would suit candidates with experience in manufacturing, production, machine operation, , warehousing or industrial environments.

What You Will Be Doing

As part of the production team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our packing and mixing plant, helping ensure products are manufactured, packed and dispatched to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

● Operating production, packing and bagging machinery

● Monitoring equipment performance and identifying basic faults through HMI control systems

● Ensuring production lines are supplied with the materials required to maintain output

● Receiving and transferring raw materials within the plant

● Loading finished products for dispatch

● Carrying out quality checks and sampling activities

● Recording production, quality and dispatch information accurately

● Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment

● Supporting continuous improvement activities across the site

● Working collaboratively to ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently

What We are Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

Experience working within a production, manufacturing or warehouse

environment

● Experience operating machinery, production lines or industrial equipment

● A strong awareness of health and safety procedures

● Good attention to detail and quality standards

● Basic computer skills and experience recording production data

● A proactive and reliable approach to work

● The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable Skills

● Fork Lift Truck (FLT) licence

● Experience loading vehicles or moving materials within a manufacturing environment

● Experience working with automated production or packing equipment

● Knowledge of quality control processes

Don't have an FLT licence? That's okay. We'd still love to hear from you as training will be provided for the right candidate.

What's In It For You?

● 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

● Generous pension scheme

● Private healthcare

● Life assurance

● Income protection

● Company sick pay

● Cycle to Work scheme

● Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

● Employee discounts through Imerys Advantage

● Buy Holiday scheme

Supporting Your Wellbeing

● Employee Assistance Programme

● Virtual GP

● Flu and eye care vouchers

● Enhanced family-friendly policies

● Menopause support

● Check4Cancer screening support

● Opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider, First Aider at Work or Fire Marshal

Interested?

If you're looking for a hands-on production role where you will receive support, development opportunities and the chance to build a long-term career with a global manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.

Previous experience as a Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Machine Operative, Process Operator, Warehouse Operative or Plant Operative would be advantageous but is not essential.

Closing date for applications is 1st December 2026

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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recruiting.support@ imerys.com

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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.