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, St Austell, Cornwall

Salary: £41,142 - £44,114.68 per year depending on experience (including shift pay)

Additional chargehand payment will be added to the salary once initial training is complete and the ability to work independently has been demonstrated

Hours of work: 38.5 per week, Day and night shifts across a 4-week rotating shift pattern:

Day Shift: Week 1: 7am – 7pm - Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun (Wed & Thurs off)

Week 2: 7am – 7pm Wed & Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun off)

Night Shift: Week 3: 7pm – 7am - Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun (Wed & Thurs off)

Week 4: 7pm – 7am Wed & Thu (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun off)

Are you a multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias? Want 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, you’ll be carrying out electrical and mechanical maintenance, repairs and breakdown resolutions on fixed plant equipment.

The more common activities include, but are not limited to:

Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance and diagnostics to a wide range of fixed plant equipment
Fault finding and repairs on electrical panels and instrumentation
Supporting other Imerys sites in Cornwall
Sourcing / ordering materials
Being responsible for time sheets and holidays
Ensuring prioritised tasks are being dealt with and making necessary changes to the priority plan if required.

The role will include working from height and in confined spaces.

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
Enhanced family friendly policies
Menopause Support
Private Medical Health Plan

You will:

Have a maintenance engineering background within a heavy industrial environment with electrical and mechanical experience of fixed processing plant and equipment. You’ll also need to:

Have an NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering maintenance
Have some experience of pumps, centrifuges, burners/furnaces/gas as well as welding skills
Legally be able to drive in the UK
Have good IT skills
Have a high level of health, safety and environmental knowledge and awareness

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.