Mine Operative Burton upon Trent, England
Job description
Mine Operative
At British Gypsum we are looking for a Mine Operative to work in our multi-disciplinary production team.Your role will be critical in ensuring production targets are met, meaning an overall positive experience for our customers.
This role will potentially operate a Monday – Friday, 3-shift staggered pattern, which includes days, afternoons, and nights
The Mine Operative will be a part of a safety focused, highly skilled production team based out of Fauld Mine, Burton on Trent. The Mine Operative will be in a team of 38 in total, 20 Mining Operatives and a wider team consisting of Crafts team, Maintenance Engineers, and Management teams. The Mine Operative will be an integral member of the Mine Production team & operate front line production machinery and will be tasked with undertaking duties and responsibilities in a safe and economic manner in compliance with mining legislation, company policy and Managers Rules. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career as you can quickly go from P1 Mine operative to P2, P3, Supervisors, Team Manager and we also sponsor our Mine Operatives through Trainee Management courses
British Gypsum is one of 30+ Saint-Gobain brand’s, British Gypsum leads the market in high performance internal partitioning systems. Providing plaster, plasterboard, dry lining and ceiling solutions which shape modern interiors for the residential, commercial, and off-site sectors of the construction industry
What we are looking for:
· Experience operating heavy plant machinery within an industrial, agricultural, or farming environment would be beneficial
· Adaptability, analytical and common sense; this is a highly hazardous environment, so pro-activity towards health and safety is a must-have
· Experience in underground mining environment or operator/driver of heavy plant
· A basic mechanical aptitude
· Can identify problems & effectively resolve problems in safe manner
· Openness to working underground on a shift pattern
What you will be doing:
· You will be accountable for your own and your colleagues’ health and safety, whilst ensuring that all work is conducted to the highest possible standard.
· The Mine Operative will operate front line production machinery which includes mechanized cutting / loading machines, rock transportation machinery and shovel loaders
· Ensure all tasks undertaken are properly risk assessed and documented
· Operate a variety of underground equipment including face drills, tele handlers, mechanical scaler and LHD’s
· General mining, operating shuttle car and haulage machines, scoop machines, continuous mining machines, installing ventilation tube, drilling roof test holes
· Perform autonomous routine maintenance for mobile and fix equipment both underground and at surface (greasing, conveyor operations, belt cleaning/rollers change
Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?
Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.
We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.
And what about flexibility?
The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we are always open to new ways of working. Everyone has diverse needs and commitments. We will happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We cannot promise to meet every request when we are recruiting. But we do promise to listen.
If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £36,380.23 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free fitness classes
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Safety bonus
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 11543
