Multi-Skilled Engineer
The Company
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.
The Position
Multi-Skilled EngineerJob Summary
Maintenance Fitter Engineer
Location: Imerys – Herreschoff Kilns Site, Lee Moor Plympton, Devon, PL7 5JP
Salary: Up to £39,431.15 (dependent upon skills and experience – inclusive of shift allowance)
Hours of work: 12 Hour Day shifts, working 6am – 6pm:
Week 1 = Working Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun (Wed & Thu off)
Week 2 = Working Wed & Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun off)
Are you a Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity? Join Imerys; where we’ll help you tap into your full potential!
Why work for Imerys?
At Imerys 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.
The job role
Our Herreschoff Kiln site produces soft calcined kaolin which is produced using continuous multiple hearth calciner technology. This site produces two products - Polestar 200P and Polestar 200R serving high value Pharmaceutical Rubber, Polymers, Paints and Plastic Markets.
Joining our Maintenance Team; you’ll be responsible for providing mechanical and/or electrical knowledge and skills to maximise plant and equipment availability.
As a Maintenance Engineer the main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Carrying out routine preventive, corrective & breakdown maintenance
Fault finding, diagnostic and installation work
Calibrating and diagnosing faults on instrumentation systems
Carrying out Risk assessments and ensure all work areas are clean and free from hazards
Ordering site spares
Working from height and in confined spaces.
The site operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; once fully competent, you will be required to join a rota system to provide out-of-hours support.
What’s in it for you?
Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata'd for shift workers)
Generous Pension Plan
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Company Sick Pay
Car salary sacrifice scheme
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
Enhance – family friendly policies
Menopause Support
You will:
Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in mechanical and/or electrical discipline, or equivalent with indentured apprenticeship
Be willing to take further training to become multi skilled
Have previous experience of working with/ on pumps, mills, burners/furnaces/gas, intrusive chemical work and centrifuges, although all industrial backgrounds will be considered
Ideally have a background from within a commercial/ heavy industry, production or factory-based environment
Have a strong HSEQ ethos
Be proficient in the use of IT or willing to learn
Legally be able to drive in the UK
We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924.
Position Type
Full timeand
PermanentOnly technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:
recruiting.support@ imerys.com
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.