The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. 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.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

ICA/Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

ICA / Electrical Engineer

Location: St Austell, Cornwall

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, full time

Salary: up to £38,500 (plus applicable overtime and allowances where required)

We are currently recruiting an ICA / Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team at our Rocks site in Cornwall. This role provides electrical, instrumentation and control (ICA) support across key plant and equipment, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operations.

The position is primarily site‑based at Rocks, with occasional support required across the wider Drying function. It is well suited to an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys hands‑on maintenance, fault finding and working closely with operations in a safety‑critical environment.

If you are trained in industrial electrical maintenance and are looking to develop your skills in instrumentation, control and automation (ICA), this role offers an excellent opportunity for on‑the‑job training and progression.

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 support continuous learning, improvement and innovation, enabling our people to reach their full potential and benefit from long‑term development and career opportunities across the Group.

The Job Role

You will be responsible for:

Providing electrical, instrumentation and automation support for key plant and equipment at the Rocks site
Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding to corrective and breakdown maintenance activities
Fault finding and diagnosing electrical and instrumentation issues to determine effective repairs
Ensuring right‑first‑time maintenance to prevent repeat failures
Completing maintenance reporting, handovers and root cause investigations
Using SAP for work order management, spares booking and materials sourcing
Ensuring compliance with regulatory control systems and ISO14001 maintenance records
Completing Take 5 pre‑job assessments, including ARB and ARC reporting
Working safely at all times in line with Imerys safe systems of work, risk assessments and EHSQ requirements
Liaising with site engineering, operations and cross‑site engineering teams to prioritise work effectively

What’s in it for you?

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Generous pension plan
Group Life Assurance
Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance
Company sick pay scheme
Enhanced family‑friendly policies
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Discount Portal
Wellbeing support, including mental health support, flu vouchers and eyecare vouchers

You will:

Have a strong understanding of electrical systems
Be confident in fault finding and resolving electrical issues
Be able to install and electrically connect equipment safely
Be keen to develop your ICA skills as required within this role
Be IT‑literate, with experience using CMMS systems (SAP desirable)
Have good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a small team
Work safely with a strong focus on health, safety and environmental compliance
Be comfortable working in confined spaces and on chemical dosing systems when required
Support, and lead, small projects as/when required within the role

Qualifications & Experience:

Indentured or Advanced Modern Apprenticeship (Level 3) in a relevant engineering discipline
ONC / HNC or equivalent qualification desirable
Valid license to drive in the UK
Mechanical skills to support larger maintenance tasks are advantageous

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.