Hours of work: 40 per week Monday to Friday (6-month FTC)
Are you a Geology graduate eager to launch your career in exploration? Join Imerys British Lithium and contribute to developing a groundbreaking hard-rock Lithium deposit.
Why work for Imerys British Lithium?
At Imerys British Lithium, every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people, and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.
About the company
Imerys British Lithium (IBL) is developing a world-class micaceous lithium resource in Cornwall. We have developed unique, patented technology for the sustainable recovery of battery-grade lithium carbonate from micaceous granite, with the goal of building the world’s first integrated lithium mine, beneficiation plant, and refinery producing 20,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate per year (enough to support production in the UK each year of 350,000 electric vehicles) by the end of the decade.
We operate a state-of-the-art pilot plant, built to develop our unique LiMica-Sep and Li-Sep technologies. Capabilities at the facility involve a wide range of process technologies, such as mineral beneficiation, pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, precipitation, crystallisation, and ion exchange, at both the laboratory and industrial scales.
The job role
As a Junior Exploration Geologist, you’ll:
Process drill core samples from hard rock Lithium
Mark, photograph, and log drill core samples
Core logging and cutting
Transport samples from the quarry to the lab
Conduct testing of samples
Adhere to strict health and safety protocols for yourself and others around you
Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions
This is a physically demanding role that involves lifting core trays weighing up to 30kg, which will be carried out as a two-person task.
What’s in it for you?
Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d)
Generous Pension Plan
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Company Sick Pay
Discounts on external retailers
Cycle to work scheme
We also offer a comprehensive package to support the wellbeing of our people which includes:
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP
Flu and Eye care vouchers
Menopause Support
You will:
Have a BSc in Geology or similar field
Hold a full UK driving licence
Be willing to undertake mandatory Manual Handling and Abrasive Wheel Training
Be passionate about Geology
Have good attention to detail
Be able to use your own initiative
Be a team player
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, colour, 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.
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