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Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team ensuring the safe and efficient production of rock salt? Our client is looking for two dedicated Process Operators to join their team in Winsford. If you have experience in heavy industry, mining, or quarrying, and want to work for a trusted and established company, this could be the perfect role for you!
Process OperatorsWinsford, CW7 2PE
- Monday – Friday (2,085 hours per annum)
- £44,006.57 increasing to £45,614.55 on completion of probation
- Permanent position
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Our client is a leading provider of essential minerals, producing salt for winter roadway safety, industrial applications, and agricultural use. With operations spanning the U.K., U.S., and Canada, they have been a trusted name in mineral production since 1844.
Their Winsford site, home to the U.K.’s largest rock salt mine, also serves as a unique storage facility for a variety of materials, from important documents to historical artefacts. As an accredited Mindful Employer and recognised as a Great Place to Work (2023), our client is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and rewarding work environment.
The Role
As a Process Operator, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the efficiency and safety of the rock salt production process. Working within a skilled team, you’ll ensure compliance with safety regulations while contributing to continuous improvements in production and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Adhering to all statutory and company safety regulations.
- Providing statutory cover for the mine as per MASHAM Regulations 1993.
- Promoting continuous improvement in health and safety.
- Supporting efficiency initiatives aligned with the CIP plan.
- Overseeing processing, elevating, and despatching of rock salt.
- Ensuring product quality is optimised.
- Collaborating with the Shift Manager to achieve production goals.
- Performing ground control, ventilation, and infrastructure maintenance.
Benefits
Join a company that values its employees and offers a great benefits package, including.
- £44,006.57 increasing to £45,614.55 on completion of probation
- 26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Accredited Mindful Employer status.
- A Great Place to Work (2023) certification.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a motivated individual with experience in heavy industry, mining, or quarrying. You should be adaptable, safety-conscious, and willing to take on a varied role. About you:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role (heavy industry, mining, or quarrying).
- Flexibility to adapt to varied work situations and shift patterns.
- A good standard of secondary education.
- Previous experience operating large machinery and vehicles.
If you’re looking for a stable, rewarding, and challenging role within a company that values safety, innovation, and teamwork, they’d love to hear from you!
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
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Other suitable skills and experience include Production Operator, Heavy Industry Technician, Mining Operator, Quarry Worker, Industrial Process Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Machine Operator, Logistics and Processing Operator, Underground Production Worker, Maintenance Technician.
