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

Day Captain

Job Summary

St Austell, Cornwall
Up to £43,960.20 per annum (depending on experience) + £4,174.82 shift allowance

Lead safely. Drive performance. Shape the future of mining operations.

Imerys is seeking two Day Captains to join our Central Area Mining operation. These newly created leadership roles form part of an operational restructure and will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and sustainable mining operations across one of our largest sites

Reporting directly to the Central Area Mines Manager, you will coordinate day-to-day mining activities, lead operational teams and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with quarry regulations, environmental standards and business production targets. 

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mining, quarrying or heavy industrial supervisor who enjoys taking ownership, leading people and making a visible impact on operational performance.

You will work closely with Shift Captains, engineering teams, geologists, technical specialists and internal customers to ensure production plans are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily mining operations across production, mobile plant, drilling and blasting activities. 

• Ensure production tonnage and quality targets are achieved safely and efficiently. 

• Lead and promote a strong safety-first culture across the operation.

• Support environmental compliance and continuous improvement of site standards. 

• Provide leadership and support to Shift Captains and Dayworkers.

• Deputise for the Mines Manager when required.

• Drive operational excellence through the Imerys I-Cube continuous improvement programme.

• Coordinate operational priorities with engineering and maintenance teams.

• Deliver performance reporting and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency

• Support workforce development, coaching and training activities. [

What We're Looking For

We are looking for individuals who combine operational knowledge with strong leadership capability and a proactive mindset.

Essential

•  Experience within a heavy industrial environment. 

• Diploma in Quarry Technology (willing to work towards)

• NVQ Level 3 in Safety, Health & Environmental Management.

• IOSH Managing Safely.

• Clay Quarry Management Course. (willing to work towards) 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Must hold a full driving licence valid for use in the UK 

Desirable

• Supervisory or leadership experience. 

• Kaolin mining or mineral processing experience. 

• Experience using mining software and operational systems.

• Knowledge of mineral quality characteristics and processing operations. 

The Person

Success in this role is about more than technical competence. We're looking for someone who:

• Leads by example.

• Takes ownership and accountability.

• Challenges the status quo and looks for better ways of working.

• Builds strong relationships across teams.

• Can manage and influence people effectively.

• Has strong problem-solving capability.

• Embraces technology, data and digital tools.

• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to health, safety and environmental excellence. 

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Group Life Assurance

• Income Protection

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

• Private Medical Insurance

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Buy Holiday Scheme

• Enhanced Family Leave

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Employee Discount Portal

• Wellbeing and Occupational Health Support

• Long Service and Recognition Awards

Why Join Imerys?

At Imerys, safety, continuous improvement and people development are at the heart of everything we do. This role offers the opportunity to play a significant leadership role within a major mining operation, driving operational performance while developing your career within a global industry leader.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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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.