Pilot Plant Technician

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

Job Summary

Job title - Pilot Plant Technician
Location - St Austell - Cornwall (IBL Pilot Plant)
Hours of work - 40h a week - 8am-4:30pm - Monday - Friday
Salary - Competitive

Get involved in a Pilot Project for the joint venture of British Lithium and Imerys.

As a Pilot Plant Technician for IBL (Imerys British Lithium) you will develop and improve novel process technologies for extracting, refining and purifying lithium from micaceous granites.

Why work for Imerys/ IBL?
At Imerys/IBL 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.

Your role: The Pilot Plant Technician your role will involve the Operation and monitoring of Fixed and mobile plant. This will include but is not limited to pumps, agitated tanks, wet magnets, hydro cyclones, screens and conveyors. You will be responsible for the safe operation of Start-up and Shut-down procedures as well as fault finding and data logging.

Controlling Operational Parameters in order to maintain product within specified limits.
Logging and recording of trial and analytical data.
Carryout troubleshooting and basic modifications to fixed plant and process flow.
Sample collection and preparation, filtration, pXRF testing as required

What’s in for you? Your benefits:

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
Enhanced – family friendly policies
Menopause Support

What we ask in return? Your interest in being part of a small agile team with a start-up mindset,thriving in a dynamic environment and be motivated to undertake a wide range of types of work.You would ideally be able to integrate and work within a team, have attention to detail and a willingness to learn and have some of the following skills;

Process or Production plant experience.
Have knowledge of Safe Work Procedures.
Strong Health and safety background.
Well organized and a practical/proactive problem solver.
Team player with a flexible approach to carrying out a range of tasks.
Open to continuous learning and development.

Our people are important to us, our workplaces are diverse and inclusive and whilst maintaining the health,safety and environmental standards on site, for yourself and others around you, we’re an organisation with a wealth of career and development opportunities that allow you to tap into your full potential.

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.

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 time

and

Permanent

Only 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.

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, color, 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.