Multiskilled Fitter (Mechanical bias)

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

Multiskilled Fitter (Mechanical bias)

Job Summary

MultiSkilled Fitter – ( Mechanical bias)
Location: Fal Valley Refinery, Central Cornwall
Salary: up to £36,993.56 DOE
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm (37.5 hours)
Contract: Fulltime, Permanent
Reporting to: Site Engineer

What we offer
At Imerys, maintenance roles are about more than keeping plant running — they’re
about working safely, improving reliability, and being part of a team that takes
pride in what it does.
In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive:

• Competitive base salary

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Pension, life cover and income protection

• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support

• Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes

• Enhanced family leave

• Recognition awards and long term development opportunities

You’ll also be supported with training and additional qualifications, including
chemical and safety training where required.

About our opportunity
We’re looking for a Mechanical MultiSkilled Fitter to join our Refining maintenance
team at Fal Valley Refinery.
This is a hands on role within a fixed plant industrial environment, delivering planned,
preventive and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical and
instrumentation disciplines.
You’ll work closely with engineering, maintenance and operations colleagues,
supporting equipment reliability, installations and process improvements — all while
operating to high standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance.

It’s well suited to someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in faultfinding and
problem solving, and wants to continue developing their skills in a supportive,
experienced team.

What you’ll be doing
Maintenance & fault finding

• Carrying out corrective, breakdown and preventive maintenance on fixed plant and associated systems (including pipework)

• Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical faults, with exposure to electrical and instrumentation systems

• Supporting equipment installations and process modifications

Compliance & safety

• Working in line with Imerys Safe Working Rules, procedures and guidance

• Maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards

• Ensuring safe, clean and hazard free work areas at all times

Teamworking & site support

• Providing engineering support across maintenance and operations activities

• Working comfortably in environments involving work at height and confined spaces

• Contributing positively to a collaborative, practical site culture

What good looks like
This role will suit someone who:

• Is confident working hands on in industrial environments

• Takes ownership of safety and compliance

• Approaches problems methodically and practically

• Is reliable, resilient and comfortable taking feedback

• Enjoys being part of a closeknit, collaborative team

What you’ll bring
Essential

• Mechanical fitting experience in an industrial or process environment

• NVQ Level 3 in Multiskilled Engineering (or willingness to work towards this)

• Knowledge of pumping and processing systems

• Strong health, safety and environmental awareness

• Be able to legally drive in the UK

Desirable

• Electrical and/or instrumentation competency

• Industrial, mining, refining or heavy manufacturing experience

• Welding experience (MMA / MIG; TIG advantageous)

Why Imerys?
At Imerys, our people are critical to how we operate safely, responsibly and efficiently.
You’ll join a business that values experience, supports development and gives you the
opportunity to build a longterm career in industrial engineering.
If you’re looking for a stable, practical role with variety, responsibility and clear
technical development, this is an excellent opportunity.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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recruiting.support@ imerys.com

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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.