Production Operative

At LKAB, we are leading the transformation of our industry toward a sustainable future. Just as we aim to reshape the world, we are committed to developing every individual on our team, both personally and professionally. Are you ready to help shape the future of the mining and mineral industry?

Your Role

LKAB Minerals is looking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the post of Production Operative at our site in Flixborough

Working daily with the other operators and their reports under the direction of the Assistant Works Manager to accomplish plant objectives in the areas of Safety, Environmental, Recovery, Quality, Reliability, Production, Efficiency, Cost Reduction and Innovation. Efficient planning and proactive strategy development for optimisation of plant, equipment and reports.

Accountable for the safe and efficient running of the Site at which they are based, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all staff, visitors, members of the public around all areas of operation by LKAB Minerals and LKAB.

Shift working pattern:

8am - 16.30pm

Tasks and Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe handling of materials around site – milling, bagging, transport and loading of finished and raw materials

Adherence to local and government legislation and LKAB company policy on health and safety

Ensure all tasks are sufficiently risk assessed and safe systems of work developed and followed with suitable control measures implemented

Supports adherence to and compliance with, both company standards and those of the 9001, 14001 and 45001 company accreditations

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of equipment to ensure the safe and efficient operation of that works.

Operate the plant to deliver optimum productivity, efficiency, quality and performance to required standards without taking unnecessary risks to achieve this.

Maintain housekeeping standards and routine inspections are carried out across the area of responsibility supporting and implementing Lean activities such as 5S.

Responsible for the efficient completion of orders in a safe, timely and efficient manner

Have responsibility for the recording and management of stock

Play active role in OEE to improve efficiency within the business unit and the wider company.

Closely monitors quality of raw materials and finished products and all testing Involvement within the Operational Efficiency programme

Reports all damage and monitors waste tipped and reports data to Works Supervisor

Undertake reasonable tasks as allocated by the company in addition to those defined

About you:

Essentials:

Works with a safety mindset at the forefront of all activities; is not afraid to stop the task if feels it is or has become unsafe; shows courage in challenging unsafe acts of others and escalating as appropriate

Good concentration and attention to detail to quickly notice deviations in production with solid troubleshooting skills to successfully determine the causes of production issues

Strong teamwork skills, and works for the great of the site rather than personal gain

Working knowledge of relevant machinery and equipment, including interpretation of production reports and identification of problems

Keeps up to date and works within all relevant safety and quality standards and procedures

Ensure finished products comply with specifications and delivered on time

Self-motivated and prepared to work on repetitive tasks

Ensure processes and procedures are actively adhered to at all times, and lives by the organisational behaviours and golden rules.

Fork Lift Truck Licence

Loading shovel licence

Driving Licence - due to mobile plant movement required on public roadways

What we offer

Company pension increasing in employer contributions after 5 years service

Life insurance (Death in Service)

Employee Assistance Programme for employee, partner and family

Salary Extras - Store discount scheme

5 Days volunteer leave

Reframe cancer support

My Menopause centre

Cycle to Work Scheme

Additional Information

Start: According to agreement
Type of Employment: Permanent
Scope: Full-time
Location: Flixborough - DN15 8SF

About the company

LKAB Minerals was founded in 1989 to develop products and applications outside the steel industry and to maximise the resource efficiency of what is mined. We have deposits, processing facilities, offices in 12 countries and offer over 30 different minerals into hundreds of applications. LKAB Minerals is a wholly owned subsidiary of LKAB.

LKAB Minerals supplies raw and processed industrial minerals to a diverse range of markets worldwide and is a leading supplier of high-quality industrial minerals, offering a diverse range of products and services to industries such as construction, steel manufacturing, and agriculture. LKAB Minerals focuses on delivering innovative solutions that meet the highest environmental and performance standards. As a part of the LKAB Group, the company leverages cutting-edge technology and expertise to provide reliable, value-added products that support the global transition to a better future.

We employ application specialists and bring them together with our mineral and processing experts. Our extensive knowledge of applications has been built over many years of conducting collaborative research and development work with our customers, research institutions, and universities