Mechanical Fitter

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.

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Higher Brocks Plantation, Teigngrace, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6QZ

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 7:30am – 3:30pm

Salary: £31,252 per annum

Are you a Mechanical Engineer, looking for your next opportunity? Want variety and the opportunity to apply your creative problem-solving skills? If, so, we want to hear from you!

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:

• Provide Mechanical support for all key fixed plant and equipment at the Devon Ball Clays operations  

• Maintain plant availability at high levels through planned routine and reactive maintenance 

• Maintain mechanical fixed processing plant - including fans, filters, mills, conveyors, packaging, etc.

• Fault find and resolve mechanical issues 

• Adhere to Health & Safety standards

• Welding and fabrication work

Please note this role will involve working at height.

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

• 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 

You will:

• Have an NVQ Level 3, or equivalent within mechanical engineering 

• Legally be able to drive in the UK

• Have previous experience of working on Mills, Pumps, Conveyors, Bagging Equipment and other Process Plant

• Have a positive attitude with the ability to work under pressure

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. 

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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.