Multi-Skilled Engineering Chargehand

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

Multi-Skilled Engineering Chargehand

Location: Imerys – Herreschoff Kilns Site, Lee Moor Plympton, Devon, PL7 5JP

Hours of work: 12 Hour Day shifts, working 6am – 6pm:

Week 1 = Working Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat (Wed & Thu off)
Week 2 = Working Wed & Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun off)

Salary: Up to £42,215.68 (dependent upon skills and experience – inclusive of shift allowance)

Are you a multi-skilled engineer? Looking for a role that offers seniority? Join Imerys in a role that offers variety and the opportunity to apply your creative problem-solving skills!

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

Joining our experienced team at our Herreschoff Kiln plant you’ll be responsible for leading a small team and taking ownership of the site maintenance day to day; maximising plant and equipment availability.

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.

As a Multi-skilled Engineering Chargehand the main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Carry out routine preventive, corrective & breakdown maintenance
Fault finding, diagnostic and installation work
Calibrate and diagnose faults on instrumentation systems
Carry 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?

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

You will:

Have a background from within a production/ heavy industrial environment with mechanical and electrical experience of fixed processing plant and equipment. Experience of working with/ on pumps, welding, mills, burners/furnaces/gas, intrusive chemical work and centrifuges is essential.

In addition, you’ll:

Have an apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical engineering (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
Have a strong HSE ethos
Be proficient in the use of IT
Be able to work without supervision, organise and prioritise tasks
Legally be able to drive in the UK

About Us

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.

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.

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.