Mine Operative

At British Gypsum we're looking for a Mine Operative to work at our gypsum mine in Fauld, near Burton on Trent helping to meet our production targets and ensure we deliver for our customers on time, every time.

This Mine Operative role will be a part of the production team. You'll be working autonomously as part of a wider team, operating machinery in our oldest mine to ensure we futureproof production capabilities. We always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working; so, whether you've never worked in this industry before, or had years of experience with one our competitors, you're just as likely to be a great fit!

British Gypsum is part of is part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions (SGIS). Much of Britain has been built with British gypsum. Gypsum is the vital raw material at the heart of our plaster and plasterboard, and much of it is mined, milled and made in Britain. We have been mining gypsum for more than 150 years, a heritage we're very proud of.

This is a full time role working Mon to Friday on rotating shifts (days and nights). You'll initially work a few months of days (6am until 3pm) until fully trained. You'll benefit from an early finish on a Friday, as well as a generous salary plus bonus and lots of benefits including healthcare options.

What we're looking for:

• Adaptability and common sense; this is a highly hazardous environment, so a proactivity towards health and safety is a must have
• Experience of Drill/Blast mining would be highly advantageous
• Experience in an underground mining environment or similar would be advantageous, otherwise proven competency as an operator of material handling/ heavy plant and equipment would be essential
• Openness to working underground on a shift pattern
• Willingness to learn and develop

What will I be doing in the role?:

Our Mine Operatives are integral to our success. In this role you'll:

• Be fully committed to high safety standards
• Be an integral member of the Mine Production team & operate front line production machinery (full training will be given on each piece of equipment). The machinery includes mechanised drilling and blasting, loading machines, rock transportation machinery and shovel loaders.
• Follow directions to ensure extraction width and height is in accordance with Mine Design.

Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in 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?

At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, 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!