About this role
The Role As an Infrastructure Miner, you will play a key role in safely and efficiently supporting underground operations. You’ll operate essential machinery, carry out infrastructure works, and contribute to maintaining a safe, productive mining environment. Working both independently and as part of a team, you’ll ensure that all activities meet ICL Boulby’s high standards of safety, quality, and operational performance. The Responsibilities Safety • Working safely at all times and following all ICL Boulby policies, procedures, and emergency protocols. • Ensuring compliance with relevant Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments, method statements, and ISO 45001:2018 requirements. • Conducting safe working practices, arriving fit for work, and prioritising safety in all decision making. Operational Tasks • Operating machinery and equipment to complete infrastructure work to required standards. • Conducting pre start checks, using tools and equipment correctly, and completing all necessary documentation (logbooks, safety passports). • Participating in risk assessments, method statements, and pre shift briefings. • Completing works such as transport activities, conveyor work, back ripping, salvage, and installation tasks (where applicable). Planning & Problem Solving • Planning your own workload to ensure tasks are executed safely and effectively. • Identifying hazards, solving operational problems, and escalating issues to supervisors when required. • Strategically prioritising work to minimise operational downtime. Teamwork & Communication • Working collaboratively with supervisors, technical services, safety teams, and other infrastructure personnel. • Reporting shift activities, changes, or safety concerns to the Overseer/Supervisor. • Supporting and coaching other team members as required. • Participating actively in safety briefings and providing constructive feedback. Continuous Improvement • Contributing ideas for operational improvements and efficiencies. • Ensuring cost effective use and correct storage of consumables, equipment, and plant. • Maintaining confidentiality around individuals, operations, and projects. The Requirements Experience & Knowledge • Good understanding of Health & Safety principles. • Awareness of mining support systems, ventilation, geology, and technical services. • Knowledge of risk assessment and method statement development. • Experience in transport operations, conveyors, back ripping, salvage, and installation work (desirable). Qualifications & Training • ICL UK standard in operation of required machinery. • Risk Assessment training. • IOSH Working Safely. • Effective communication skills. • Training in Altair gas detection monitoring equipment. Applicants must hold, be working towards, or be willing to work towards all required qualifications within a reasonable timeframe. Other Requirements • Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team. • Strong commitment to safe working practices. • Willingness to follow instructions and adapt to operational needs.