Ground Control Specialist

At Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions (SGIS) we’re looking for three Ground Control Specialists. You’ll be part of a brand-new team, created to bring these specialist skills in-house with a view to future-proofing our mines, ensuring utmost safety for our colleagues, and enabling us to fulfil production demand thus delivering for our customers.

These Ground Control Specialist roles will be a part of our Central Mining Team. We have five gypsum mines across the UK; this role will be predominately based in The Midlands however there will be regular travel to Brightling Mine in East Sussex and Birkshead Mine in Cumbria when required an.

British Gypsum 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.

The role is typically working Monday to Fridays on days, however there may be times when you need to be flexible and work outside of these hours to meet the needs of the mine and the business. In reward for your experience and expertise we’re paying a generous salary, plus bonus and benefits including healthcare options.

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a mining environment or similar, with knowledge of the Mines Regulations 2014

• A UK driving licence.

• Experience using roof bolting equipment (Wombats, Super Turbos, Turmag etc) and experience of setting arches/rings.

• A strong sense of H&S for both you and your colleagues, with the ability to challenge and identify risk.

• Capacity to undertake travel and temporary stays at our Cumbria and East Sussex facilities to deliver essential support activities.

What you’ll be doing:

• You’ll be accountable for your own and your colleagues’ health and safety, whilst ensuring that all work is carried out to the highest possible standard.

• You’ll be methodical and logical, and be able to apply those skills to problem solving and decision making

• You’ll be maintaining the legacy workings within our mines, including tasks such as Rock Bolting, ‘Back Ripping’ and the installation of Steel Arches & other standing supports.

• In addition to strata support work, where required, you will be involved with ancillary mining tasks including installation of ventilation stoppings, belt move ups etc.

• You’ll be a clear communicator and collaborate with the Production teams and Geotechnical teams, to plan works and present findings

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!