£32K/yr to £34K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Mechanical / Multiskilled Fitter

Posted by Imerys.

Salary: £32K - 34K

Hours: 37.5 Monday - Friday

Location: St Austell, Cornwall

Are you mechanically minded? What about a hands-on role, where no day is the same?!

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 role:

Your main responsibilities are to carry out planned, scheduled, routine and reactive mechanical maintenance including fault finding /diagnostics and rectification work to the processing fixed plant on Refining sites within the central Cornwall area.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will also be involved in the installation of new equipment, process improvement, and other engineering works in line with project, continuous improvement and maintenance requirements.

Your main responsibilities:

  • To deliver an effective quality service in compliance with all current health, safety and environmental legislation and company Rules Guidance and Procedures whilst meeting the required tonnage, quality and production targets and the following;
  • Carry out effective repairs and maintenance whilst working safely, abiding by all Imerys Safe Working Rules, Procedures & Guidance and in accordance where necessary within Local Management Rules.
  • Ensure effective compliance with all current workplace legislation whilst maintaining ISO9001: Quality Standard and ISO14001 Environmental Standards.
  • Corrective, breakdown & routine preventive maintenance of fixed plant and associated systems.
  • Providing engineering support for other maintenance & installation activities.
  • Ensure all work areas are clean and free from hazards.

What's in for you?

You will be working for Imerys, the world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, with over 16,000 employees and over 200 sites worldwide. Imerys delivers high value-added, functional solutions to diversified sets of industrial sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. We support your professional development including training, costs, offering a competitive salary and other benefits such as;

  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • 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

What we ask you in return:

  • Mechanical fitting knowledge in industrial applications / processes
  • NVQ 3 or equivalent in mechanical or similar engineering trade (or willingness to achieve this with the correct previous experience).
  • Knowledge of pumping, pipework systems and other process equipment
  • Ideally with proven experience in an industrial operations environment.
  • MMA welding competency (training will be given)
  • Electrical competency would be an advantage
  • LGV Class C licence would be an advantage
  • Have a good working knowledge of the Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations and Quarry Regulations.
  • To demonstrate a willingness to undertake further training as and when required.
  • Demonstrated flexibility for working outside of working hours as determined by business requirements
  • Hold a current full UK driving licence

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch.

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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