About this role
Job Description Face Miner As a Face Miner, you will play a critical role in safely and efficiently delivering underground production activities. Working on the Polyhalite or Salt production panels as part of a production team, you will operate face line machinery to achieve planned output while ensuring safety is the overriding priority. You will contribute to maintaining a safe, productive mining environment that meets ICL Boulby’s high standards of safety, quality and operational performance. The Responsibilities Safety • Working safely at all times in line with ICL Boulby policies, procedures and emergency protocols. • Complying with risk assessments, method statements and all relevant Health & Safety legislation. • Understanding and following emergency procedures and ensuring work is carried out using safe working practices. • Actively identifying hazards and making informed decisions to manage risk and protect yourself and others. Operational Tasks • Operating face line machinery safely and efficiently to achieve production targets. • Carrying out pre start checks and ensuring tools and equipment are used correctly and safely. • Completing all required documentation, including logbooks and production records. • Participating in SLAMs, risk assessments, method statements and pre shift briefings. • Ensuring all work is completed to required safety, quality and operational standards. Planning and problem Solving • Planning your own work to ensure tasks are completed safely and effectively. • Identifying operational or safety issues and escalating them to the Overseer or appropriate personnel. • Using sound judgement to support hazard identification and risk management during the shift. Teamwork and Communication • Working effectively as part of a production team to meet planned objectives safely. • Communicating changes, issues or concerns that may affect the safe operation of the district. • Participating in safety and operational briefings and providing constructive feedback. • Reporting work completed during the shift to the Overseer and supporting team communication. Continuous Improvement • Contributing ideas and suggestions for improvements to safety, productivity and working practices. • Supporting the training, coaching and development of other team members where required. • Maintaining confidentiality in relation to individuals, operations and projects. The Requirements Experience & Knowledge • Good understanding of Health & Safety principles and underground working practices. • Awareness of mining support systems, ventilation, geology and technical services. • Good understanding of risk assessments and method statement development. • Minimum of 18 months underground experience. Qualifications • Risk Assessment training. • IOSH Working Safely. • Effective communication skills.